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ADHD clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 50 ADHD clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 14 countries (most in United States (23), Canada (5), Sweden (5)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 3 (4), Phase 2 (1), Phase 4 (1), Phase 1/2 (1). The most active sponsors are China Medical University Hospital (2), Florida State University (2), University of California, Davis (2). There are also 142 NIH-funded research projects on ADHD, with $84.5 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 50Clinical trials
- 142NIH research projects
- 1New in 30 days
- 14Countries
Newest ADHD clinical trials
All recruiting trials (50)
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Biomarkers that predict medication-related side effects in children with ADHD
This study tests whether combined brain, cognitive, and metabolite markers can predict side effects from methylphenidate in kids with ADHD.
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Group CBT vs. Activity Group for Adults with ADHD
This trial tests whether group cognitive behavioral therapy helps adults with ADHD more than a structured activity group.
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Central Executive Training and Behavioral Parent Training for Young Children with ADHD
This study tests Central Executive Training (CET) alone and CET combined with Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) to help young children with ADHD.
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Solriamfetol for ADHD in teens: see if it helps with focus
This phase 3 study tests solriamfetol versus placebo in adolescents with ADHD to see if the medication improves symptoms over 6 weeks.
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Solriamfetol for children with ADHD: a 6-week comparison to placebo
This trial tests whether solriamfetol can help children aged 6 to under 12 with ADHD, compared to placebo, over six weeks.
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Impact of Sleep Timing and Duration on Teens with ADHD
This study tests how changing how long and when teens with ADHD sleep affects their attention and daily functioning.
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Health, Equity, and Resilience in Girls and Women with ADHD Across the Lifespan
This study tests health and well-being measures in girls and women with and without ADHD across Canada to see how ADHD relates to life phases and experiences.
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Intensive neurofeedback for children with ADHD: personalized vs. standard theta-beta training
This study tests two neurofeedback approaches in children with ADHD to see if a personalized, iAPF-based theta-beta training works better than a standard theta-beta training.
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Role of theta brain waves in how kids control thoughts and actions
This study tests whether theta-frequency brain activity can reveal how children with ADHD or OCD, and healthy kids, manage thinking and behavior during tasks.
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Five Digits Test: a quick inhibition test for adults with ADHD or autism
This project will test whether the Five Digits Test is a quick, language-light way to measure inhibition in adults with ADHD or autism.
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ADHD&me: See if self-esteem improves in youth with ADHD
This trial tests whether the ADHD&me CBT program can raise self-esteem in people aged 16–25 with ADHD, compared to a waitlist control.
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Long-term psychotropic medication effects on eye movements measured with the Gaize VR headset
This project will test whether the Gaize VR headset can detect eye-movement patterns associated with long-term use of prescribed psychotropic medications in adults.
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Stasis supplement to reduce stimulant medication side effects
We will test whether taking Stasis daytime and nighttime supplements for three months reduces sleep problems, irritability, anxiety, and brain fog in adults on stimulant medication for ADHD.
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Omega-3 fatty acids for ADHD in children and teens with low omega-3
This trial tests whether taking EPA or DHA supplements for 12 weeks helps children and adolescents with ADHD who have low omega-3 levels.
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Omega-3 for inflammation and the gut microbiome in young people with depression
This 12-week double-blind randomized test will see if omega-3 supplements help symptoms, reduce inflammation, and change gut bacteria in young people with major depression.
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Loving Habits: Parent support program to build positive parent-child behavioral routines
This program will try short educational videos sent by text to help parents of 4–10‑year‑old children with inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive behaviors handle everyday challenges.
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Organizational skills training versus a mindfulness-based group program for teens with ADHD
This project will test whether an eight-session organizational skills program or an eight-session mindfulness program helps teens (ages 13–17) with ADHD when delivered as telehealth groups.
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Combined training to improve thinking skills and emotional control for children with ADHD, dyslexia, or autism
This program will test whether a combined training that targets both 'cool' thinking skills (like working memory) and 'hot' emotion-related control can help primary-school children aged 6–11 with ADHD, dyslexia (SpLD), or autism.
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Fast brain stimulation targeting working memory or inhibitory control for teens with ADHD
This project will test whether brief, accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) delivered to either the left frontal area (for working memory) or the right presupplementary motor area (for inhibitory control) helps 12–18-year-olds with ADHD who have parent-reported working memory and inhibition problems.
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Mio-Training: a metacognitive program for children and adolescents with ADHD
This trial tests whether the Mio-Training—a set of cognitive and coordination exercises with metacognitive questions—helps children and adolescents (ages 8–16) with ADHD improve thinking skills and self-awareness.
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Dual-target accelerated theta burst brain stimulation for youth with ADHD
This trial will test whether a fast, dual-target form of noninvasive brain stimulation (accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation) helps 10- to 18-year-olds with ADHD who haven't responded well to medication.
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Spanish-language Unstuck and On Target program for children with autism or ADHD
This program will test whether a Spanish-language version of Unstuck and On Target helps Spanish-speaking caregivers and their 8–11-year-old children with autism and/or ADHD improve executive skills and reduce caregiver strain.
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Hand gestures to support expression for autistic and language‑impaired people in rural areas
This research tests whether gestures adapted from American Sign Language help people with autism, developmental language disorders, or related conditions in rural communities understand and communicate words better.
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Footsteps app to improve behavioral data collection, supervision, and student outcomes
This test will see if a smartphone app called Footsteps helps school aides collect better behavior data and improves outcomes for students aged 3–17 who receive one-to-one support.
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Helping pregnant people manage ADHD symptoms during pregnancy and after birth
This trial will test a behavioral program called MomMA to help pregnant people with ADHD manage their symptoms during pregnancy and after the baby is born.
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Optimizing youth mental health trajectories
This study is trying to understand how mental health changes in young people aged 9 to 25 over five years to see if we can help prevent problems like depression and ADHD.
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Identifying delayed sleep timing in children with ADHD
We will test whether home sleep trackers plus a night lab melatonin test can find delayed circadian timing in 6–9-year-old children with ADHD and whether that sleep timing relates to their behavior and thinking.
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Driving performance when adults with ADHD briefly stop stimulant medication
This will see if short, self-chosen breaks from stimulant ADHD medication change driving-simulator performance in adult drivers with ADHD.
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Exploring how early life experiences affect brain and behavior
This study looks at how early life experiences like adoption and trauma affect brain development and behavior in young adults to help identify those at risk for mental health issues later on.
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Using weighted blankets to help children with ADHD and sleep issues
This study tests whether using weighted blankets can help children with ADHD sleep better compared to regular treatments like melatonin.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy for adults with ADHD and behavioral addictions
This pilot will test whether a 10-session cognitive-behavioral therapy program helps adults with both ADHD and behavioral addictions stay in treatment and reduce symptoms.
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Remote monitoring program for ADHD in rural children
This study is testing a new remote monitoring program for children with ADHD in rural areas to see if it helps caregivers report symptoms better than just using standard educational materials.
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Evaluating a new algorithm for diagnosing ADHD in youth aged 6 to 17.
This study is testing a new tool that uses a special sensor to see if it can help doctors diagnose ADHD in kids and teens aged 6 to 17 more accurately than current methods.
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Digital health intervention for children with ADHD
This study is testing a smartwatch and smartphone app to see if it can help children aged 8-12 with ADHD improve their symptoms over 16 weeks.
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Training to improve working memory in adolescents with ADHD
This study is testing if a special memory training program can help improve brain function and reduce symptoms in teenagers with ADHD.
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Trauma-adapted yoga for adolescents with ADHD and PTSD
This study is testing whether an eight-week trauma-adapted yoga program can help teenagers with ADHD and PTSD feel better and improve their quality of life.
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Internet-delivered treatment for adults with ADHD
This study is testing an online therapy program for adults with ADHD to see if it helps them manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
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Online mindfulness program for children with ADHD
This study tests whether an online mindfulness program can help children with ADHD feel better and also support their parents' mental health.
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Brief group education program for adults with ADHD
This project will test whether a short group education program added to usual care helps adults with ADHD feel more confident, better informed, and more satisfied with their treatment.
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Examining immune cells in children with ADHD
This study looks at the immune cells in children with ADHD to see how they differ from kids without ADHD and how these differences might relate to their symptoms and brain function.
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Comparing Sertraline and Placebo for Treating Anxiety in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
This study is testing if the medication sertraline can help reduce anxiety in children and teens aged 8-17 with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and Fragile X syndrome compared to a placebo.
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Comparing medications for ADHD in children with autism
This study is testing two ADHD medications to see which works better for children with autism and how parents can help track their effectiveness.
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Testing ADHD treatment in incarcerated individuals
This study is testing if a medication for ADHD can help people in prison manage their symptoms and improve their behavior during and after their time behind bars.
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Combining training programs for children with ADHD and their parents
This study tests whether combining a memory training program for kids with ADHD and a parenting program can help improve their symptoms and family relationships.
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How parental emotion regulation affects ADHD treatment outcomes
This study is testing whether how well parents manage their emotions affects how successful behavior training is for kids aged 5-12 with ADHD and challenging behaviors.
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Cognitive training for improving mental health in forensic patients
This study is testing if a special brain training program can help improve thinking skills and mental health for people in a secure facility.
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Exploring how fidgeting affects attention and emotions in adults with ADHD
This study is testing whether fidgeting and using a special fidget device can help adults with ADHD improve their attention and emotions.
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Investigating Coenzyme Q's effects on ADHD in children
This study is testing if adding Coenzyme Q to Atomoxetine can help children with ADHD manage their symptoms better.
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Using noise to help treat ADHD in children
This study is testing if using noise can help children with ADHD think better and perform tasks more effectively compared to traditional medications.
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Using virtual reality to help children with ADHD manage attention
This study is testing whether virtual reality can help children with ADHD focus better and manage distractions in their everyday lives.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 142)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Biobehavioral validation of the ADHD emotion dysregulation phenotype
A study with children who have ADHD is testing how emotion regulation and thinking skills fit together to better understand why ADHD shows up differently in kids.
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Hybrid school clinician training and ADHD/ODD program for Mexico
A school-based program to train clinicians and deliver a digital ADHD/ODD intervention in Mexican schools, helping children in real-world settings.
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Hybrid school clinician training and ADHD/ODD intervention for schools in Mexico
A program that trains school clinicians and provides a digitally enhanced ADHD/ODD intervention to elementary-age students in Mexican schools to improve outcomes.
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Nonstimulant-First vs Stimulant-First ADHD Treatment in Adults
This trial tests whether starting ADHD treatment with a nonstimulant medication works as well as starting with a stimulant for adults with ADHD.
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Treating Adult ADHD Around the Clock: A Sleep-Focused Treatment Trial
A Duke-led study tests a care plan that uses a sleep-focused program, with or without CBT-based ADHD therapy, to help adults with ADHD sleep better and function more during the day.
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Motivational Interviewing–Enhanced CBT for Adults with ADHD
A new program tests whether adding Motivational Interviewing to CBT helps adults with ADHD engage in treatment and improve daily functioning.
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Understanding ADHD Stimulant Use and Teen Substance Outcomes
A long-term study following adolescents with ADHD to see how different patterns of stimulant treatment relate to later substance use risks and outcomes.
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Maternal acetaminophen use in pregnancy and ADHD risk in children
A large study will follow thousands of mother-child pairs to see if taking acetaminophen during pregnancy relates to ADHD in kids.
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Novel Virtual Reality Tool to Help Emerging Adults with ADHD Focus
A VR-based program helps adults with ADHD stay focused on homework and studying using structured environments and real-time feedback.
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ADHD in adults, cannabis use, and related consequences
This NIH grant explores how ADHD in adults relates to cannabis use and its consequences, with a focus on sex differences and real-world impact.
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Sequenced executive training and parent coaching for kids with ADHD
A program combines a computer-based working memory training with family-based parent coaching to help children with ADHD perform better at school and in daily life.
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Stability and Change in Psychosocial Risk and Protective Profiles for Substance Use in Adolescents With and Without ADHD
A study looking at how friendships, family, and school factors relate to teen substance use in kids with and without ADHD, using a patient-centered approach.
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School-based ADHD and oppositional behavior support program for children in Mexico
This program provides training for school clinicians and a classroom plus digital support program to help elementary-aged children in Mexico with ADHD and oppositional behaviors.
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School clinician training and ADHD/ODD support program for children in Mexico (CLS-A-FUERTE)
This project gives school clinicians in Mexico classroom-friendly training and digital tools to help children with ADHD and oppositional defiant behaviors do better at school.
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ADHD medications and substance-related health risks in youth
This grant looks at how ADHD medicines affect substance use problems and related health issues in young people with ADHD.
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How menstrual-cycle hormones affect ADHD and thinking
This project is looking at whether monthly hormone changes during the menstrual cycle change ADHD symptoms and cognitive function in adolescent and adult women.
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Improving ADHD Teen Driving
Aims to help teens with ADHD drive more safely by teaching focused attention to reduce long glances away from the road.
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ADHD and adolescent drinking: how teen alcohol use affects thinking and behavior
A study with teens and young adults who have ADHD will look at how alcohol exposure during adolescence influences thinking, attention, and behavior.
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Understanding ADHD: how genes and brain networks shape attention and thinking in kids
This grant explores how genetics and brain systems contribute to ADHD and related thinking skills in children.
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Impact of environmental exposures on children's airway health and co-occurring ADHD
A large study following children to understand how prenatal and early-life exposures influence asthma and ADHD, and their overlap, with potential to guide prevention and early intervention.
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ADHD in Kenya and South Africa: genetic and clinical profiling in children
A study will enroll 6,000 children in Kenya and South Africa to collect detailed clinical data and DNA to better understand ADHD.
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Characterizing ADHD in African children to better understand its biology
Researchers will study the genetics and detailed behavior of kids with ADHD in Kenya and South Africa to uncover biological clues and improve understanding of the condition.
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Understanding ADHD in Kenyan and South African children through genetics and deep clinical data
A large study will collect genetic and detailed health information from 6,000 children in Kenya and South Africa to better understand ADHD.
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Neural markers that predict how kids with ADHD respond to CNS stimulants
This project looks at brain signals to see if they can predict which children with ADHD and aggression will benefit from stimulant medications.
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Brain-wide brain-network scores to understand ADHD heterogeneity
A study based at the University of Minnesota will create and test polyneuro risk scores that link whole-brain network patterns to different ADHD traits in children, aiming to better characterize why ADHD looks different in each child.
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New ways to help students with ADHD through school-wide support
A new NIH-funded effort will test classroom strategies and supports to help elementary students with ADHD thrive within a multi-tiered system of supports.
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ADHD in teens: how puberty hormones affect thinking, mood, and behavior
This study looks at how puberty-related estrogen changes influence ADHD symptoms, thinking skills, and mood in adolescent girls with ADHD.
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Caregiver and teacher use of behavior interventions for ADHD in kids
A pilot project tests practical ways for families and teachers to apply proven behavior strategies to help children with ADHD succeed at home and in school.
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Virtual reality tools to help kids with ADHD grow better social skills
A child-focused project is testing easy-to-use at-home virtual reality programs to help children with ADHD improve social skills and empathy.
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Enhancing teamwork to boost a school-based ADHD program
A grant seeks to help schools better use the Collaborative Life Skills program for children with ADHD by strengthening team collaboration and communication.
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Early dyadic synchrony and outcomes in kids at risk for ADHD or autism
A study following children who have genetic risk for ADHD or autism to see how early parent‑child interactions relate to thinking, behavior, and school outcomes later on.
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How ADHD and thinking skills affect reading in children with dyslexia
The team will follow 8–10 year-old children with dyslexia (with and without ADHD) and typical readers over three years to link thinking skills, brain measures, and reading progress.
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Sleep medicines and interactions in children and teens with ADHD
Looks at how common sleep medicines and ADHD treatments interact and what that means for children's and teens' sleep and safety.
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How stress affects suicidal thoughts and behaviors in Black children with ADHD
This project looks at how stresses from neighborhoods, families, and daily life relate to suicidal thoughts and behaviors in Black children who have ADHD.
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Using a mobile/web app to help elementary kids with ADHD get proven school-based support
This project will create a smartphone and web tool to help teachers, parents, and school counselors deliver a proven behavior program for 2nd–5th graders with ADHD.
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Digital health platform helps families of teens with ADHD drive safely
A new digital health app will help parents and teens with ADHD set goals, track driving behavior, and get personalized tips to reduce crashes.
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Understanding how environment affects children's asthma and ADHD
This project looks at how environmental factors before birth might connect to asthma and ADHD in children, especially when both conditions happen together.
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Understanding how genes contribute to primary ADHD in families
A study at Boston Children’s Hospital will look at how genetic differences cause primary ADHD in children and their families.
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Sleep, daily activity, and body‑clock patterns in kids with ADHD
Wearing a wrist tracker will link sleep, daytime activity, and 24‑hour body‑clock rhythms to different ADHD symptoms in school‑age children and teens.
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Delayed high school start times may help teens with ADHD and their peers perform better
A study at Florida State University will look at whether starting high school later helps students with ADHD and their classmates do better in school and feel mentally healthier.
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Quick answers
How many ADHD clinical trials are recruiting right now?
50, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 14 countries. The most sites are in United States (23 trials), Canada (5 trials), Sweden (5 trials), Switzerland (3 trials), Taiwan (3 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 4, Phase 2: 1, Phase 4: 1, Phase 1/2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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