Mental health
Conditions
Interventions
A:Participants in the exercise group attended a weekly 60-minute session of aerobic exercise, for 12 weeks. This program was designed as progressive and stepwise, which included activities that could
B:Follow daily routine
Sponsors
Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
12 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants were recruited from five secondary schools in Hong Kong. Participants were eligible for inclusion if they were aged 12-17, clinically diagnosed with ADHD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition) by a psychiatrist and able to understand and complete the questionnaires.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria included: (1) medication use (e.g., antidepressants), (2) with other health problems (e.g., asthma disease) that might hinder their PA involvement, (3) participating in another behavioral or exercise trial and (4) with other psychiatry disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Internalizing problems (e.g., depression, anxiety, stress);Externalizing problems (e.g., aggression); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Psychological well-being;Cognitive function;Suicidal ideation;Sleep disorders;Physical self-concept; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactCindy Hui-ping Sit
Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Outcome results
None listed