Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 6 to 17

Evaluating a new algorithm for diagnosing ADHD in youth aged 6 to 17.

Official title: A Prospective Comparative Study to Evaluate a Novel Algorithm Using Data Derived from a Non-Invasive Digital Biomarker As a Diagnostic Aid for ADHD in Youth Ages 6-17.

Run by MindTension · NCT06728969 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages6 Years to 17 Years
SexAll
Enrollment120 (estimated)
SponsorMindTension
Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (New York, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 2, 2024
Main results expectedJanuary 2026
Study endsJune 2026
Registry record updatedDecember 11, 2024
Trial IDNCT06728969 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are youth aged 6 to 17 who are either diagnosed with ADHD or are part of a control group without any diagnosable disorder.

Probably not a fit

Patients currently on psychotropic medications that cannot be washed out in 3 days or those with specific medical devices that interfere with the MindTension monitor may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the accuracy of the MT1 algorithm, which utilizes the MindTension biometric sensor device, as a diagnostic aid for ADHD in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17. The MT1 algorithm's output will be compared to a gold standard clinical diagnosis made by specialists using the Kiddie SADS Present and Lifetime semi-structured interview and the ADHD-RS-5 rating scale. The study will also evaluate whether the agreement between the MT1 output and specialist diagnoses is non-inferior to that of the TOVA Continuous Performance Test. Participants will include both diagnosed ADHD patients and a control group without ADHD.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more accurate and efficient method for diagnosing ADHD in youth.

How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using biometric sensors for ADHD diagnosis is innovative, similar studies have shown varying degrees of success, indicating a need for further validation.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Parent provision of signed and dated informed consent form
2. Child stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
3. Any gender, aged 6 to 17 years
4. Stimulant naïve or willing to wash out of stimulant for 3 days (approximately 72 hours) prior to testing with biometric and performance devices (MindTension + TOVA)
5. ADHD Group: Diagnosed with symptoms consistent with ADHD as determined by Mini Kid + an ADHD-RS score of 1.5SD above mean for age and sex
6. Control group: No diagnosable disorder on the Mini kid, and an ADHD-RS score within 1SD of the mean for age and sex.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Current use of psychotropic medications that cannot be washed out in 3 days (approximately 72 hours)
2. Known current seizure disorder (history of febrile seizure allowed).
3. Presence of specific devices (e.g., cardiac pacemaker) that may interfere with the MindTension monitor
4. IQ\<70 by clinician judgment
5. Meeting FULL criteria for current PTSD, GAD, MDD, or any lifetime diagnosis of ASD, Bipolar disorder, or psychotic disorder that was, in the opinion of the investigator, correctly obtained. May have symptoms of anxiety or dysthymia/depression not meeting criteria for a full disorder, or disorders such as simple phobia
6. Deaf or hearing impaired, since this will make it difficult to hear and respond to the auditory stimuli.
7. Inability to complete the assessments.
8. Any other concerns in the judgment of the PI.

Where it's running

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Jeffrey Newcorn, MD Professor — Director, Division of ADHD and Learning Disorders Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Study coordinator: Jeffrey Newcorn, MD Professor
  • Email: jeffrey.newcorn@mssm.edu
  • Phone: 212-659-8705

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.