children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Conditions
Interventions
exercise group:children yoga exercise
control group:Maintain their normal life without participating in regular physical activity programs
Sponsors
University of Taipei
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
8 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria were as follows: children aged between 8 and 12 years old who had been diagnosed with ADHD by a psychiatric physician as well as by a school pediatrician according to the DSM-IV criteria and interviews with parents. Moreover, all the various subtypes of ADHD (inattentive, hyperactivity/impulsivity, combined) were included so long as the participant met the other criteria, and regardless of whether he or she was receiving medication for it.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria were as follows: a) comorbid conditions such as conduct/oppositional defiant disorder, autism spectrum disorders, or serious affective disorders, b) a personal history of brain injury or neurological disorders, and c) currently taking sedatives or other mood altering medications other than the stimulants typically prescribed for ADHD.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Pursuit Test by computer version;Determination Test by computer version; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactChung-Ju Huang
Graduate Institute of Sport Pedagogy, University of Taipei
Outcome results
None listed