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Effect of Sensorimotor Exercises on Executive Function of Children with ADHD

Effect of Upper and Lower Limb-Specific Sensorimotor Exercises on Executive Function of Children with ADHD: A four-arm Randomized Controlled Trial (SEADHD Trial) - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/08/092445
Enrollment
160
Registered
2025-08-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F902- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

Interventions

Intervention1: Experimental Group A: Upper Limb Sensorimotor Exercise (ULSE): Participants in Group A will engage in a structured Upper Limb Sensorimotor Exercise (ULSE) program tailored to enhance fi

Sponsors

Kazi Md Azman Hossain
Lead Sponsor
Jashore University of Science and Technology JUST
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants will be included if: (1) children aged between 6 and 13 years; (2) have a clinical diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) confirmed by a qualified developmental pediatrician, clinical psychologist, or psychiatrist; (3) possess an intelligence quotient (IQ) score above 80, as measured by the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC); and (4) have a formal recommendation for participation from a licensed physician or psychologist.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded if: (1) diagnosis of any major neurodevelopmental or psychiatric disorder, such as autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or cerebral palsy; (2) presence of acute or chronic medical conditions that may limit or prevent participation in physical activity; (3) a history or tendency of experiencing seizures or convulsions; (4) documented drug dependence prior to the intervention; or (5) inability to perform the physical activities involved in the intervention or difficulty in following instructions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Executive Function Inhibitory Control (IC) - Arrow Flanker Task Working Memory (WM) - Tower of London Cognitive Flexibility (CF) - Trail Making Test Overall: Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF)Timepoint: At baseline, week-4, week-8 and week-20

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Social behavior and overall ADHD symptoms Social behavior - Conners Teacher Rating Scale 15-Item (CTRS-15) Overall ADHD symptoms - Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD Symptoms and Normal Behavior (SWAN) scale Physical activity Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) Affective state Feeling State: One-Item Feeling State Questionnaire (11-point version) Enjoyment: Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) Program Adherence Attendance frequency and dropout rateTimepoint: At baseline, week-4, week-8 and week-20

Countries

Bangladesh

Contacts

Public ContactKazi Md Azman Hossain

Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jashore

azmanhossain51@gmail.com01660140833

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026