Clinical trials: Executive Function
Cognitive Function, Executive Function
Effects of the EEG-neurofeedback on Cognitive Function
Executive function play a key role in boosting human behavioural performance. Based on scientific literature, it is still controversial whether electroencephalography-based neurofeedback (EEG-NFB) represents an effective…
- Trial name
- NCT05694377
- Testing
- electroencephalography-based neurofeedback (EEG-NFB)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Musculoskeletal Pain, Cognitive Change
Health, Wellbeing and Performance in Law Enforcement Workers
This study aims to assess current health and fitness of law enforcement workers in various roles, and to evaluate the impact of an exercise intervention on markers on physical and mental wellbeing in this population.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Cognitive Change, Occupational Stress, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT04204486
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Gender, Early Adolescent Behavior
Gender Differences of Neuroanatomical and Neurophysiological Correlates of Risk-proneness in Early Adolescents
Risk-taking in early adolescence have has been found to be normative and even formative as it might fulfill the youth's needs to experiment different sensations, make independent decisions and learn from their consequences.
- Trial name
- NCT03534375
- Testing
- The study is an observational cross sectional study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity
Study of the Duration and Efficacy of MYDAYIS on Adult ADHD Symptoms and Executive Function Throughout the Day Into the Early Evening
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by problems with sustaining attention, organization, planning, procrastination, daydreaming, restlessness, impulsivity and…
- Trial name
- MYDAYIS (NCT03945175)
- Testing
- MYDAYIS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Cognitive, Mood and Cognitive Performance
The Acute Effects of Onnit Alpha Brain on Cognition and Mood States
The purpose of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study is to evaluate the efficacy of the acute effects of an investigational supplement (Alpha Brain or Alpha Brain 2.0) on improving cognitive…
- Conditions
- Cognitive, Mood and Cognitive Performance, Sleep Deprivation, Executive Function (Cognition)
- Trial name
- NCT07495592
- Testing
- Alpha Brain proprietary cognitive dietary supplement, Alpha Brain 2.0 proprietary cognitive dietary supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Applied Science & Performance Institute
Broad Autism Phenotype
Physical Exercise Training to Enhance Executive and Social Functions
Background and study aims: Executive functions (EF) and social functions are important for self-regulation, problem solving, and attaining future goals yet they are impaired in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Trial name
- NCT04896671
- Testing
- Physical exercise (running on a treadmill)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Pain Response, Stress, Trauma
Characterizing Subjective and Physiological Responses to Stress and Pain and Cognitive Learning and Executive Function
The study design is to assess the between groups factor (controls, chronic pain, addicted individuals) and repeated measures factor of pain/stress (pain vs no pain) along with a longitudinal component to assess stress, pain and…
- Trial name
- NCT04419831
- Testing
- Yale Stress Pain Test (YSPT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Cognitive Change
Executive Functions in Elite Athletes
In the study, it was aimed to compare the executive functions of elite athletes who do team sports and individual sports with each other and with individuals who do not do sports.
- Trial name
- NCT05488600
- Testing
- Executive Function Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Attention, Cognitive Training
Xbox-Based Exergames Versus Structured Home-Based Cognitive Training for Attention and Executive Functions in Healthy Adults
Background: Exergames are increasingly used to support cognition in older adults; however, evidence comparing exergames with non-computerized cognitive training in healthy adults remains limited.
- Conditions
- Attention, Cognitive Training, Executive Functions (EF), Xbox-based Exergames
- Trial name
- NCT07809412
- Testing
- Xbox-based exergames intervention, Structured home-based cognitive training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Aging
The Entorhinal Cortex and Aerobic Exercise in Aging
The overall goal of this study is to examine how regular exercise affects brain function, spatial memory, and virtual navigation. Participation in this research study will take approximately 4 months.
- Trial name
- ECE (NCT02775760)
- Testing
- Cardiovascular endurance, Strength, balance, and flexibility
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
HIV Infections, Exposure During Pregnancy
Neuropsychological Development and Executive Functioning of Children Born to HIV- Infected Mothers ( NEUROPSY-HEU )
Main objective: to evaluate the executive functioning of the HIV exposed uninfected children (HEU) versus children from the same socio-economic and cultural environment, not infected or affected by HIV.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Exposure During Pregnancy, Neurophysiologic Abnormality, Executive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NEUROPSY-HEU (NCT04108728)
- Testing
- BRIEF SCORE AT INCLUSION
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Cognitive Decline
Cognitive Functions After COVID-19
This study was aimed to evaluate the post-infection cognitive functions of adult individuals with COVID-19. 50 individuals with COVID-19 and 50 healthy control groups were included in the study.
- Trial name
- NCT04978246
- Testing
- Neuropsychometric Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Healthy Preschoolers
Fundamental Movement Skills Training Improves Executive Functions in Preschoolers
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of a 12-week structured fundamental movement skills (FMS) training program on executive functions in 34 healthy preschoolers aged 5-6 years.
- Trial name
- FMS-EF-RCT (NCT07725354)
- Testing
- Fundamental Movement Skills Training, Regular Physical Activity
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xi'an Physical Education University
Healthy Older Adults
The Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality-Based Exergaming Combined With Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Executive Functions in Healthy Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the acute effects of immersive virtual reality (VR)-based exergaming combined with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on executive functions in healthy older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07591194
- Testing
- transcranial direct current stimulation, VR-exergaming, VR-video
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Sport University
Aging, Cognitive Function 1, Social
Playfulness in Online and Face-to-face Interactions, From Adulthood to Aging
Playful interactions have an important role in human sociality. During playful interactions, two individuals continuously co-create an imaginary world together, such as playing roles in an imaginary scene or co-creating…
- Conditions
- Aging, Cognitive Function 1, Social, Social Behavior, Aging Well
- Trial name
- Play (NCT06081725)
- Testing
- Playful interactions in an online format, An active control condition in a face-to-face format, An active control condition in an online format
- Where
- 4 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Executive Function, Motor Activity
Performance Enhancement and Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation
A promising form of enhancing brain function non-invasively involves stimulating the brain using weak magnetic or electric currents.
- Conditions
- Executive Function, Motor Activity, Brain Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT02498574
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Working Memory Training
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bruyère Health Research Institute.
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Effects of Exercise Intensity on ADHD Symptoms
This project investigates the effects of a bicycling exercise at three levels of exercise intensity (low, moderate, and high) on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in college students.
- Conditions
- Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD
- Trial name
- NCT06753253
- Testing
- Cycling Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kent State University
Assessment
The Relationship Between Reaction Time and Executive Functions in Female Athletes
The literature shows the positive effects of regular physical activity and sports on executive functions. It is seen that the low reaction times of the athletes increase their success and prevent injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT05789472
- Testing
- Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Exercise, ADHD
Exercise Enhances Brain Function in Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The aim of the study was to investigate the different effects of exercise types on inhibitory control in children with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder.
- Conditions
- Exercise, ADHD, Executive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT05016102
- Testing
- Exercise type
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Normal University
Cannabis Use
Acute Effects of Cannabis on Cognition and Affect
This study will examine how a moderate dose of THC affects mood and cognitive functioning in regular cannabis users. The study uses a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover design, meaning each participant will complete two…
- Trial name
- NCT07296874
- Testing
- THC 20mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington State University