Clinical trials: Executive Function Disorders
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Effects of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Emotion Regulation and Executive Functioning in Prader-Willi Syndrome
The STIM-PRADER study aims to assess the effectiveness of auricular vagal neuromodulation therapy (aVNT) on emotional, behavioral, and cognitive domains impaired in Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).
- Trial name
- STIM-PRADER (NCT06720571)
- Testing
- Auricular vagal neuromodulation therapy (aVNT)
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bordeaux
Neurological Diseases or Conditions
Rehabilitation Through the Italian Version of the Teen Online Problem-Solving (TOPS) Program
The study aims at evaluating the feasibility and the efficacy of the Teen On-line Problem Solving program (TOPS) in improving executive functioning and behavior problems in adolescents with neurological condition aged 11-19…
- Trial name
- TOPS (NCT05169788)
- Testing
- Teen On-line Problem Solving
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Stroke
Executive Functions Computerized Rehabilitation Using Virtual Reality to Improve Activities of Daily Living Post-stroke
This research aims to evaluate the effects of a cognitive reeducation carried out with the COVIRTUA Cognition software using a virtual environment, on real-life execution of activities of daily living (ADL) for patients with…
- Trial name
- RéFEx (NCT04855903)
- Testing
- Covirtua Cognition software
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
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
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
Age Related Cognitive Decline, Alzheimer's Disease
n-3 PUFA for Vascular Cognitive Aging
Brain scans can help identify changes that appear to increase risk for cognitive decline and dementia. Some of these brain changes are thought to reflect actual damage to the small blood vessels that support normal brain…
- Conditions
- Age Related Cognitive Decline, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT01953705
- Testing
- Omega 3 PUFA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Integrated Life Skill Training and Executive Function Strategies in Children With ASD
The goal of this clinical trial is to test if using what is called executive function strategies like strategies for improving self-regulation ,strategies for improving planning and problem solving work well when applied within…
- Trial name
- ASD (NCT05829577)
- Testing
- Executive Function Strategies and Training, Daily Life skill training, Sensory Integration /Processing training
- Where
- Qatar
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Hamad General Hospital
Mild Cognitive Impairment
DIetary Supplements, Executive funcTions and Vitamin D (DIET-D)
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect after 12 weeks of the oral intake of Lecitone®Se + 200UI/day of D3 vitamin with the effect of a placebo on changes in cognitive performance in Trial Making Test score part B…
- Trial name
- DIET-D (NCT01708005)
- Testing
- Lecitone®Se-Vitamin D3
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Covid19, Cognitive Impairment
Assessment of Executive Functions After Covid-19
As it is evident that Covid-19 may have some impacts on cognition, the primary aim of this study is to investigate -if any- deficits of attention, working memory and executive functions after Covid-19.
- Trial name
- NCT04771624
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
TACS to Engage Theta-Gamma Coupling and Enhance Working Memory in Patients With MCI (tACS-MCI)
This study is looking at a new non-invasive brain stimulation methods called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to see if it can improve working memory and thinking processes in people with Mild Cognitive…
- Trial name
- tACS-MCI (NCT06783283)
- Testing
- Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Parkinson's Disease, PD
iPACES v3 MCI NIA Protocol Copied for iPACES v4 PD NINDS
The primary purpose of this study is to attempt to replicate and extend promising pilot findings regarding the cognitive benefits of in-home neuro-exergaming with iPACES (interactive Physical and Cognitive Exercise System v3) for…
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease, PD, Mild Cognitive Impairment, MCI
- Trial name
- iPACES-PD (NCT05810454)
- Testing
- iPACES (interactive Physical and Cognitive Exercise System), PACE (Physical and Cognitive Exercise)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- iPACES LLC
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
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
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
Tobacco Use, Cigarette Smoking
RTMS Targets Neural Circuits for Smoking Cessation
Cigarette smoking is a significant public health concern. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation that has already displayed remarkable potential for producing novel…
- Trial name
- NCT04903028
- Testing
- Active rTMS 10 Hz DLPFC
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Self-regulation, Appetitive Behavior
Food for Thought: Executive Functioning Around Eating Among Children
Scientific knowledge of the cognitive-developmental processes that serve to support children's appetite self-regulation are surprisingly limited.
- Conditions
- Self-regulation, Appetitive Behavior, Eating Behavior, Child Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT06108128
- Testing
- Executive functioning observational tasks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Temple University
Suicidal Ideation, Depressive Disorder
Reducing Suicide Risk in Older Veterans Using Problem Solving Therapy
Suicide is a national crisis, especially among older Veterans for whom evidence-based suicide prevention efforts are lacking. This proposal responds to the national priority to develop and improve interventions for suicide…
- Conditions
- Suicidal Ideation, Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04763330
- Testing
- Enhanced Usual Care (EUC), Problem Solving Therapy (PST) plus EUC
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Specific Learning Disability, Mental Health Issue
Biopsychosocial Outcomes of Mindfulness-based Instruction
Over 20% of adolescents living in the United States have a diagnosable psychiatric disorder. However, most adolescents who need mental health services do not receive them due to many reasons, including low resources in families…
- Trial name
- MindUP (NCT05787483)
- Testing
- MindUP group, active control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dementia
Efficacy of 1072nm Infrared Stimulation on Executive Functioning in Dementia
This study will employ a double-blind, placebo-controlled approach to assess the effect of 1072nm infrared (IR) phototherapy on the behavioral and cognitive symptoms associated with early and mid-stage dementia.
- Trial name
- NCT01059877
- Testing
- 1072nm infrared Photobiomodulation, Photobiomodulation SIMULATED
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quietmind Foundation
Aging, Physical Activity
Exercise Periodization and Older Adults
The present study aimed at investigating the effects of two different resistance training protocols - nonperiodized (NP) and daily undulating periodization (DUP) - on hemodynamic, morphofunctional and cognitive parameters of…
- Conditions
- Aging, Physical Activity, Sarcopenia, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT03443375
- Testing
- Physical exercise
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil