ADHD
Conditions
Interventions
mindful movement training group:mindful movement training
control group:NA
Sponsors
The Education University of Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Chinese speaking children between the ages of 6-12; (2) studying in a local school; (3) diagnosed with ADHD by criteria from Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), using the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (DISC-IV) or clinically diagnosed by developmental pediatricians or clinical psychologists/psychiatrists; (4) both the participants and caregivers/parents are willing to wear a sleep ring device on their finger during sleep for a week at baseline (T0), after completion of interventions (T1), and during follow-up (T2).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) acute/chronic diseases that may affect engagement in mindful movement; (2) Tanner stage 3 or above evaluated by a modified Chinese version of the Tanner stages questionnaire; (3) receiving treatment or drugs that can affect sleep and other outcomes; (4) regularly participating in mind-body training such as tai chi, yoga, qigong, or using meditation (>2 times weekly for >60 minutes per session).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Total Sleep Time;Sleep Efficiency;Autonomic Nervous System Balance;Oxygen Desaturation Index;Belun Apnea and Hypopnea Index; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mood;Stress;ADHD Symptoms;Executive Function;Subtypes of ADHD;Physical Activity Level;Screen time;Diet;Mindful Awareness;Others; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactDr. SUN Fenghua
The Education University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed