ADHD
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental Group:Cognitively-engaged Physical Activity
Active Control Group:Aerobic exercise
Sponsors
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 11 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Children between the ages of 6 and 11 years diagnosed with ADHD, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition; (2) capability to follow instructions of the researcher; (3) ability to carry out the prescribed physical activity intervention; (4) ability in reading and comprehending questionnaires; (5) no engagement in regular physical activity training within the last 6 months.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Presence of other medical conditions restricting physical activity capacities; (2) Presence of a complex neurologic disorder (e.g., epilepsy, fragile X syndrome); and (3) Visual and auditory deficits.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neurophysiological parameters;Attentional control;Attentional control; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mental health;Behavior problems; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactCindy Huiping SIT
Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed