ADHD clinical trials recruiting in Canada

Finding Alternatives to Standard Treatment for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Recruiting now1 site

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by poor attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity and emotional-motivational dysregulation. Here, we will test if theta burst repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) c…

Pharmacogenomics of Stimulant Treatment Response

Recruiting now1 site

The "Pharmacogenomics of Stimulant Treatment Response" (PGx-STaR) study aims to identify genetic profiles related to methylphenidate treatment outcomes in children and adolescents aged 6-24 with Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADH…

Investigating Health, Equity, and Resilience in Girls and Women With ADHD Across the Lifespan

Recruiting now1 site

The goal of this observational study is to generate a comprehensive, multi-dimensional dataset of health indicators collected from girls and women (aged 10 years and older) with and without ADHD across the lifespan. Participants will be ask…

AWARE: Management of ADHD in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Recruiting nowPhase 412 sites

This study is a pragmatic clinical trial examining the comparative effectiveness of two stimulant medications (methylphenidate and amphetamine) in the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents with autism. Using a sequential, multiple a…

Sertraline vs. Placebo in the Treatment of Anxiety in Children and AdoLescents With NeurodevelopMental Disorders

Recruiting nowPhase 28 sites

There are currently no approved medications for the treatment of anxiety in children and youth with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), both common and rare. Sertraline, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, has extensive evidence to s…

Matching Assessment and Treatment for Children With Disruptive Behaviour and Their Parents

Recruiting now1 site

This study will develop and test whether personalized profiles of children with Disruptive Behaviour Disorder (DBD) and their parents based on important psychological, emotional, and neuropsychological indicators predict their response to c…

A Parent-child Yoga Intervention for Reducing Attention Deficits in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: a Feasibility Study

Recruiting now2 sites

The proposed study aims to determine the feasibility of the procedures for a future full randomized controlled trial (RCT), which will test the efficacy of a parent-child yoga intervention in reducing attention deficits in children with con…

Behavioural Development, Long-term Outcomes and Opportunities to Optimize Youth Mental Health Trajectories

Recruiting now1 site

Behavioural Development, Long-term Outcomes and Opportunities to Optimize Youth Mental Health (BLOOM) is a project that aims to overcome age and diagnostic boundaries to generate person-specific longitudinal profiles of mental health in you…

Cognitive Remediation in Forensic Mental Health Care

Recruiting now1 site

Forensic patients often display cognitive deficits, particularly in the domain of executive functions, that represent a challenge to forensic rehabilitation. One empirically-validated method to train executive functions is cognitive remedi…

Big Feelings: A Study on Children's Emotions in Therapy

Recruiting now2 sites

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about how psychotherapy works for children and adolescents aged 8 - 15 with anxiety, depression, trauma, or disruptive behaviour. The main question it aims to answer is: • Is the biobehavioural r…

Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety Profile of Understudied Drugs Administered to Children Per Standard of Care (POPS)

Recruiting now51 sites

The study investigators are interested in learning more about how drugs, that are given to children by their health care provider, act in the bodies of children and young adults in hopes to find the most safe and effective dose for children…

Common questions

How do I find a adhd clinical trial near me in Canada?

Use Beacon's free search: enter "adhd", your age, and your location, and you'll see recruiting trials sorted by distance, each explained in plain language — including sites just across the US border. Beacon searches the full official registry and never requires an account.

Does joining a clinical trial cost money?

The study treatment and study-related tests are usually provided at no cost, and some trials help with travel. In Canada, your provincial health coverage continues to apply to your routine care — always confirm details with the study team.

Can I leave a clinical trial after joining?

Yes. Participation is always voluntary, and you can leave a trial at any time, for any reason, without losing your normal medical care.

Do I qualify for these trials?

Every trial has its own eligibility criteria. Beacon translates each trial's criteria into a plain-language checklist you can review and bring to your doctor — only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.