Clinical trials: Executive Function Disorders
Schizophrenia
Adjuvant Therapy With Pergolide in Treating Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
The objective of this study is to compare the modulation of pergolide, a D1/D2 receptor agonist, to placebo in non-acute schizophrenic subjects under concomitant therapy with atypical antipsychotics on specific PFC functions.
- Trial name
- NCT01066403
- Testing
- Pergolide
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
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
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation of Executive Functions in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is caused by an abnormality in the development of the central nervous system. Children with attention and executive function difficulties often need long-lasting rehabilitation and…
- Trial name
- VREALFUN-ADHD (NCT06123741)
- Testing
- Parental Guidance, Virtual Reality Game
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Merja Nikula
Parkinson´s Disease
Gait Training With Executive Functions Tasks in Subjects With Parkinson´s Disease: A Randomised Controlled Trial
The aim of this study is to compare two physical therapy training consisting of gait training that are distinguished by one being associated with tasks that require handling of the main executive functions, performed by…
- Trial name
- NCT01650623
- Testing
- Gait training executive functions tasks, Gait training alone
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Unspecified Symptoms and Signs Involving Cognitive Functions Following Unspecified Cerebrovascular Disease, Heroin Addicts
Effect of Exercise on Cognitive Function and Mental Health in Heroin Addicts
The goal of this [type of study: exercise intervention study] is to test in describe participant health conditions. The main questions it aims to answer are: [Whether physical exercise improves executive function of male heroin…
- Conditions
- Unspecified Symptoms and Signs Involving Cognitive Functions Following Unspecified Cerebrovascular Disease, Heroin Addicts, Executive Function, Negative Thinking/Affect
- Trial name
- NCT05650983
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise; Resistance exercise
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou Sport University
TBI Traumatic Brain Injury
Noninvasive Brain Stimulation to Enhance Cognition at Home Following a TBI.
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of using transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) at home, to enhance cognitive recovery in patients with mild-moderate traumatic brain injury…
- Trial name
- NCT07428980
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Healthy Older Adults, Parkinson Disease
Brain Activity, Cognitive Function, and Walking Ability in Parkinson's Disease
The dual-task automated walking performance in people with Parkinson\'s disease (PD) is affected by their gait disturbances and impaired executive functions.
- Trial name
- NCT06588920
- Testing
- Cognitive function, gait, and electroencephalogram
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effects of Cathodal tDCS on Executive Functions in Autism
It's an interventional, prospective and monocentric pilot study concerning adult patients with autism without mental retardation.
- Trial name
- TRANSFEX (NCT03235596)
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier du Rouvray
Executive Functioning, Pediatric ALL
Effectiveness of EEG Neurofeedback in Pediatric Occupational Therapy to Improve Executive Functioning
EEG Neurofeedback is a noninvasive way that allows the central nervous system to self regulate and the frontal cortex to be accessed through quieting of the limbic system at the subcortical level.
- Trial name
- NCT04221620
- Testing
- Zengar Electroencephalogram (EEG) Neurofeedback device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Northern Arizona University
Epilepsy in Children, Executive Dysfunction
Epilepsy Journey-An Executive Functioning Intervention for Teens With Epilepsy
The goal of this multi-site clinical trial is to determine the effectiveness of two components of a web-based intervention (Epilepsy Journey) to improve executive functioning in adolescents with epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06608966
- Testing
- Epilepsy Journey web-based modules, Telehealth with a therapist
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 310 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Obesity, Weight Loss
Metabolic and Behavioural Effects of CONTRAVE as Potential Mechanisms of Weight Loss in Adults With Obesity
Obesity is a common chronic disease linked with increased risk for other illnesses and earlier death. Our team and others have shown that many bodily and psychological changes occur when individuals are on calorie-restricted…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Weight Loss, Weight Management, Dietary Intervention
- Trial name
- NCT06809166
- Testing
- Contrave, Diet Program
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research
Neurological Disorders, Mental Health
ACT for Mental Health in Neurological Disorders
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the efficacy of this manual for mental health in people with mixed neurological disorders, including post-COVID.
- Conditions
- Neurological Disorders, Mental Health, Executive Function (Cognition), Depression/Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT06897553
- Testing
- ACT-based group therapy
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Bielefeld University
Substance Abuse, Executive Dysfunction
Working Memory Training in Adults With Substance Abuse and Executive Function Deficits.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a computerized working memory training program on substance abuse, psychosocial functioning, cognitive performance and psychiatric problems in adults with substance abuse…
- Conditions
- Substance Abuse, Executive Dysfunction, Anxiety, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT02068261
- Testing
- Computerized Cogmed working memory training, Treatment as usual
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Örebro Läns Landsting
Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Duration and Efficacy of Azstarys on Adult ADHD Symptoms and Executive Function in Early Evening
This is a single-site study. One purpose of this trial is to extend the safety and efficacy evidence basis for Azstarys in adults with ADHD.
- Trial name
- NCT06000501
- Testing
- Serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Dementia, Neurocognitive Disorders
Effect of Individual Cognitive Stimulation on Memory and Executive Function in Older Adults With Alzheimer's Disease
This multicentre study, with a randomised controlled repeated measures experimental design, will be conducted in several Portuguese institutions, which provide care and supportive services for older adults diagnosed with mild or…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Neurocognitive Disorders, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT05433493
- Testing
- Cognitive stimulation
- Where
- 14 sites in Portugal
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Rsocialform - Geriatria, Lda
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Neuromodulation of Executive Function in the ADHD Brain
This study aims to determine the transient, modulatory effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on executive function and inhibitory control in patients with ADHD compared to healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT04175028
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Artificial Intelligence Versus Virtual Reality Teaching for Children and Adolescents With ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition in children and adolescents and is often associated with difficulties in attention, behavior regulation, and executive functioning.
- Trial name
- NCT07392463
- Testing
- Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Teaching, Virtual Reality-Based Smart Classroom Teaching
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Tongren Hongxin Kangxin Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guizhou Province
Executive Dysfunction, Parkinson Disease
High-Speed Yoga and Executive Function
The purpose of this research study is to establish if a novel high-speed yoga program which incorporates visual cues can make a positive change in the participant's ability to make decisions and move as measured by several…
- Conditions
- Executive Dysfunction, Parkinson Disease, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT04215900
- Testing
- High-speed yoga multi-directional yoga
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
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
Alzheimer Disease, Early Onset
Adapted Home-based Exercise Program "T&E" (Test-and-Exercise) in Persons With Alzheimer's Disease (HOPE Trial)
The aim of this exploratory pilot study is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the adapted T\&E home-based exercise program on the basic functional mobility and executive functions in persons with mild or probable…
- Trial name
- HOPE (NCT04916964)
- Testing
- Test and exercise home-based program
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- HES-SO Valais-Wallis