Clinical trials: Attention and Focus
Conduct Disorders in Adolescence, Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Is Mentalization-based Therapy More Effective Than Treatment-as-usual for Adolescents With Dissocial Disorders?
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate if Mentalization-based therapy (MBT) is superior to enhanced usual care (treatment-as-usual-plus (TAU-plus)) for adolescents with disruptive behavior or dissocial disorders.
- Trial name
- MEDAL (NCT07181928)
- Testing
- Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), Treatment-as-usual-plus (TAU-plus)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Heidelberg
Maternal Depression, Self-Regulation, Emotion
Enhancing Preschool Children's Attention and Behaviour: Parent-Focused Program
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of the Building Regulation in Dual Generations (BRIDGE) program for caregivers with significant mental health concerns and preschool and young children (3-7 years old) with…
- Conditions
- Maternal Depression, Self-Regulation, Emotion, Child Mental Disorder, Child Development
- Trial name
- BRIDGE-McGill (NCT07083037)
- Testing
- Building Regulation in Dual Generations (BRIDGE; DBT + Parenting)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Sexual Abuse of Child (If Focus of Attention is on Victim)
A 1-year Program to Treat Children Who Have Been Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
Our goal in this study is examine if a program designed to decrease the severity of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms in sexually abused children between the ages of 8-12 was effective.
- Trial name
- NCT02181751
- Testing
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Little Warriors
HIV, Physical Abuse of Adult (If Focus of Attention is on Victim)
Assessing the Impact of an Intervention to Prevent Intimate Partner Violence and HIV in Uganda
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a precursor to and consequence of HIV infection. Few interventions combining HIV and IPV prevention have been evaluated and none has significantly decreased both outcomes.
- Conditions
- HIV, Physical Abuse of Adult (If Focus of Attention is on Victim), Sexual Abuse of Adult (If Focus of Attention is on Victim), Risk Reduction Behavior
- Trial name
- SHARE (NCT02050763)
- Testing
- The SHARE Project
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 11,451 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Hot Flashes
Venlafaxine and Hypnosis or Focused Attention in Treating Patients with Hot Flashes
Rationale: Venlafaxine may help relieve hot flashes in women who have had breast cancer. Hypnosis or focused attention may help control hot flashes in postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT01000623
- Testing
- venlafaxine, hypnotherapy, mind-body intervention procedure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
External Focus of Attention Feedback to Reduce Risk of Non-contact ACL Injury
Knee injuries, especially those to the ACL, are common among physically active people. Preventing these injuries from happening is critical to limiting the long-term pain, disability, and arthritis associated with these injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT04914689
- Testing
- Internal focus of attention feedback, Visual internal focus of attention feedback, Auditory external focus of attention feedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Emotional Dysfunction
Focus Groups in Ethnically and Racially Diverse Families
Focus groups to identify treatment needs and barriers to participation in the planned multinutrient study among racially and ethnically diverse (Black and Hispanic) communities.
- Conditions
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Emotional Dysfunction, Irritable Mood
- Trial name
- NCT05930886
- Testing
- Focus Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
ADHD - Combined Type, ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type
NeuroTrainer Cognitive Training For Academic Focus
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of NeuroTrainer cognitive training in improving attentional and executive control functions in students with and without attention-related difficulties.
- Conditions
- ADHD - Combined Type, ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type, ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive - Impulsive
- Trial name
- NCT06512974
- Testing
- NeuroTrainer
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NeuroTrainer
Healthy
Attentional Focus and Prefrontal Cortical Activation
Attention may influence the motor performance and frontal activity. This study will examine the effect of different attentional focus : internal, external and divided attention (dual task) on prefrontal cortical activation…
- Trial name
- AttNIRS (NCT04757844)
- Testing
- Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans
Cerebral Palsy, Gait, Hemiplegic
Effects of Different Focuses of Attention on Walking and Balance in Children With Cerebral Palsy
This study was planned to examine the effects of different focuses (external and internal focus)of attention on functional walking and balance in children with cerebral palsy.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Gait, Hemiplegic, Balance
- Trial name
- NCT06170814
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Sperm Motility (Focus of Study)
Influence of Ribavirin and Interferon on Semen Quality, IRIS Study
The aim of this study is to study the effect of peginterferon alpha and ribavirin on spermatozoa.
- Trial name
- IRIS (NCT00455832)
- Testing
- peginterferon alpha and ribavirin
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation for Liver Research
Neurocognitive Function, Mood
The Effects of 12 Weeks Supplementation With a B-vitamin and Herbal Supplement on Neurocognitive Function and Mood
The aim of the present study is to evaluate chronic supplementation with Swisse Ultiboost Memory + Focus over a 12 week period on memory in individuals with optimal and sub-optimal nutrient profiles.
- Trial name
- MAST (NCT03482063)
- Testing
- Swisse Ultiboost Memory + Focus
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swisse Wellness Pty Ltd
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
External Focus of Attention Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis
Knee injuries, especially those to the ACL, are common among physically active people. These injuries are frequently treated with surgical reconstruction (ACL reconstruction; ACLR).
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear, Osteo Arthritis Knee
- Trial name
- NCT04922268
- Testing
- Internal focus of attention feedback, External focus of attention feedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Focal Lesions, Focal Brain Lesion
Attention and Visual Perception
The NIMH is conducting studies aimed at gaining a better understanding of the areas of the brain that are involved in different types of mental processes.
- Trial name
- NCT00111293
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Joint Hypermobility, Balance
Muscle Strength and Balance in Individuals With Joint Hypermobility
Joint hypermobility is a clinical condition characterized by joints having a range of motion beyond their normal limits. Joint hypermobility (JH) makes the joints more vulnerable to trauma in individuals with increased joint…
- Conditions
- Joint Hypermobility, Balance, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT06202924
- Testing
- Static balance assessment, Dynamic balance assessment:, Isokinetic strength evaluation:
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Sexual Abuse of Adult (If Focus of Attention is on Victim), Sexual Dysfunction Female
THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION of SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS in WOMEN SURVIVORS of SEXUAL VIOLENCE and FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
Violence against women is a problem that affects women all over the planet, causing physical, emotional, and other repercussions for its survivors.
- Conditions
- Sexual Abuse of Adult (If Focus of Attention is on Victim), Sexual Dysfunction Female, Female Genital Mutilation
- Trial name
- TESDSV (NCT06721325)
- Testing
- THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION IN PHYSIOTHERAPY, Psychotherapy and legal advice
- Volunteers
- 163 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
ADHD
Effects of Playtraining in ADHD Preschoolers on ADHD Symptoms and Play Persistence and Intensity
A sample of 60 children is randomly assigned to an intervention and a control condition. The intervention group receives 15 sessions of child-focused treatment with play training to enhance play persistence and intensity.
- Trial name
- NCT01795053
- Testing
- Experimental: playtraining
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cologne
Focus on Pain Regulation Mechanisms, Social Stress Mechanisms
The Effects of Mindfulness Training on Pain Regulation, Negative Affect, Attention, and Social Stress
The project's objective is to explore the impact of Mindfulness-Based-Stress-Reduction (MBSR) on pain regulation, social stress, basic affective and attention functions, and on the brain, immune, and endocrine mechanisms that…
- Conditions
- Focus on Pain Regulation Mechanisms, Social Stress Mechanisms, Basic Affective Mechanisms, Attention Mechanisms
- Trial name
- NCT01301105
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Health Enhancement Program (HEP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Phase 1: Thrive Together
During this first phase of the study, the investigators are conducting focus group to conduct a needs assessment. Specifically, the investigators will be holding focus groups with adolescents with ADHD as well as separate focus…
- Trial name
- THRIVE Phase 1 (NCT07894094)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Huntington Disease, Chorea
Citalopram to Enhance Cognition in HD
This research plan proposes to conduct a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot clinical trial in 36 adults with mild Huntington's disease (HD) to address the following research aims: 1.
- Conditions
- Huntington Disease, Chorea, Executive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- CIT-HD (NCT00271596)
- Testing
- 20mg daily citalopram
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa