Clinical trials: Executive Function, open to volunteers
Binge-Eating Disorder, Emotion Regulation
Profiling the Dynamic of Binge Eating Disorder (PRODY-BED)
The goal of this observational study is to explore if different and specific profiles can be identified in adults with binge eating disorder (BED) depending on their additional eating pathology, emotion regulation and executive…
- Conditions
- Binge-Eating Disorder, Emotion Regulation, Executive Dysfunction, Eating Behavior
- Trial name
- PRODY-BED (NCT05726721)
- Testing
- Treatment as usual, Psychotherapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Insomnia
Online COgnitive Behavioural Therapy for Sleep and Mental Health for Older Adults With Insomnia and Subjective Cognitive Complaints
The goal of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to assess a novel cognitive-behavioral program for sleep and mental health using a multidomain web platform (eCBTi+) in participants with insomnia and subjective cognitive…
- Trial name
- e-COSMOS (NCT06032377)
- Testing
- cognitive behavioral therapy for sleep, anxiety, and depression, education about healthy nutrition habits and communication in older age
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 275 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Geriatrie de Montreal
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
An Open-Label Treatment With Randomization Observation, Investigator-Initiated Study, on the Duration and Efficacy of Jornay PM (Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules) on Adult ADHD Symptoms and Executive Function and Emotional Regulation Throughout the Day Into Early Evening
The goal of this study is to extend the efficacy evidence of sustained release methylphenidate compound (JornayPM) in adults with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- Trial name
- NCT06577779
- Testing
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended Release Capsule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Cognitive Performance, Academic Performance
Acute Effects of Active Breaks and Physically Active Learning in University Students
This multicenter randomized crossover study will examine the acute effects of four classroom break conditions on executive functions, immediate academic performance, perceived exertion, and interest-enjoyment in university…
- Trial name
- PAL UNI (NCT07809750)
- Testing
- Sedentary Academic Review, Active Break, Physically Active Learning
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Child Development, Child Behavioral Problems
LOVING (Learning About Our Behavior is Valuable for Increasing Nurturing Relationships and Healthy Growth) RCT
The LOVING study is a randomized controlled trial designed to determine whether adaptations to an internationally recognized parenting program that enhances sensitive caregiving likewise improves sensitive caregiving in Singapore…
- Conditions
- Child Development, Child Behavioral Problems, Parent Child Relationship
- Trial name
- LOVING (NCT07687524)
- Testing
- VIPP-SD-SingH, "Video-Feedback Intervention to Promote Positive Parenting and Sensitive Discipline Adapted for the Singapore Context with a Health Component", CARE-SD, "Caregiver Awareness of Relationships through E-learning for Sensitivity and Discipline", NeuroEducation for Parents
- Where
- 5 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 624 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Virtual Reality-assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation in Autistic Youth With ADHD
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual reality-based intervention using the Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (VRRS) to improve executive functions in autistic and ADHD youth aged 8 to 18 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07426302
- Testing
- VRRS Cognitive Training, Treatment as Usual (TAU)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo
Episodic Memory
Posterior Cingulate Cortex and Executive Control of Episodic Memory
This project will use intracranial recordings and stimulation of the human brain to understand the unique contributions of the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) to episodic memory behavior.
- Trial name
- NCT06540976
- Testing
- Cognitive testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Epilepsy, Quality of Life
Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy Cognitive and Emotional Profile
The primary goal of the study is to explore the neurocognitive, emotional-behavioral functioning, and quality of life of adolescents with IGE, identifying key factors that affect their overall well-being.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Quality of Life, Neuropathology, Emotional Problem
- Trial name
- NCT06782074
- Testing
- emotional and neuropsychological assessment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Ageing
Investigating the Effectiveness of a 2-week Novel Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Technique on Cognitive Outcomes in Healthy Adults
The goal of this randomised controlled trial is to investigate the effects of a 2-week high-frequency transcranial pulsed current stimulation (tPCS) on cognitive outcomes in older and healthy adults.
- Conditions
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Ageing, Executive Functioning, Transcranial Electric Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT06991764
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanyang Technological University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression
Feasibility and Efficacy of rTMS in Depression in Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Depression is a common complication of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): it is four times more prevalent in people with ASD than in the general population.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, Major Depressive Episode (MDE)
- Trial name
- DEPASS'R (NCT07258914)
- Testing
- rTMS, rTMS treatment with intermittent Theta Burst (ITBS)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Center Guillaume Régnier
Aging
Breaking Sitting with High-intensity Interval Training for Brain Health
This trial will examine whether interrupting 3.5 hours of sitting every 30 min with 6 min high intensity interval training (HIIT) breaks compared to light intensity interval training (LIIT) will improve brain health in…
- Trial name
- HIIT2SITLess (NCT06243016)
- Testing
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Breaks to Sitting, Light-Intensity Interval Training (LIIT) Breaks to Sitting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Stroke, Attention Disorder
Virtual-reality Exercises for Alleviating Attention Deficits in Patients With Acquired Brain Injury
Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability with an increasing incidence, especially in young adults. Among the cognitive difficulties following brain damage, deficits in attention are frequent and pervasive, affecting…
- Trial name
- NCT05728840
- Testing
- Immersive virtual reality gamified cognitive activities, Double neuropsychological standard activities
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Mindmaze SA
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effects of Systematic Exercise Training on Core Symptoms, Executive Function and Brain Function in Children With ASD
Studies have shown that children with ASD simultaneously have deficits in overall executive function and impairments in basic motor skills, which have a negative impact on cognitive and social all-round development.
- Trial name
- NCT07104708
- Testing
- The Child-Parent- Trainer exercise program, The regular physical training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Chen Li
Psychotic Disorders, ADHD
Cognitive Remediation in Forensic Mental Health Care
Forensic patients often display cognitive deficits, particularly in the domain of executive functions, that represent a challenge to forensic rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Psychotic Disorders, ADHD, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Aggression
- Trial name
- CRFMHC (NCT04610697)
- Testing
- Cognitive Remediation, Active Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Child Development, Motor Skills
Motor-Focused Exercise and Brain Development in Preschool Children
This study will test whether a structured motor-focused exercise program can improve both brain function and gross motor skills in preschool children.
- Conditions
- Child Development, Motor Skills, Neurodevelopment, Brain Function
- Trial name
- MoBraD (NCT07307742)
- Testing
- Motor-Focused Physical Education, Ordinary Physical Education
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hunan Normal University
Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Neurocognitive Disorder
Validation Study of the ExéSem Battery Designed to Differentiate the Contribution of Executive Functions in Semantic Disorders
This protocol describes a study aimed at evaluating the psychometric properties of the ExéSem battery, developed to differentiate semantic deficits from executive semantic impairments in patients with post-lesional or…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Neurocognitive Disorder, Progressive Primary Aphasia Semantic Variant, People Without Neurocognitive Disorder
- Trial name
- ExéSemVal (NCT07573046)
- Testing
- ExéSem cognitive battery
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Parkinson Disease
Cognitive-motor Training in Parkinson Disease
Literature reviews showed the cognitive-motor training that combines cognitive tasks may enhance cognitive functions more effectively than individual interventions.
- Trial name
- NCT06588439
- Testing
- Cognitive-motor training, Conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Improving Academic and Social Functioning in Middle-Schoolers With Autism
The goal of this study is to test how well two group interventions work for middle-school children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Trial name
- NCT06705907
- Testing
- Achieving Independence and Mastery in School (AIMS), Building Essential Social Skills for Teens (BESST)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Parkinsons Disease (PD)
Study to Investigate Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Augment Executive Function in Healthy and Cognitively Impaired Populations
This study plans to learn more about how stimulating the vagus nerve through gentle electrical stimulation applied to the ear can affect decision-making, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities.
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Parkinsons Disease (PD), Healthy Adult
- Trial name
- NCT07424365
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Exercise Interventions for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The purpose of this clinical trial is to find out whether exergame and aerobic exercise can improve sleep, movement skills, thinking abilities, and brain activity in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Trial name
- NCT07789457
- Testing
- Exergaming, Aerobic exercise, Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital