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Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Executive Functions in Adults with ADHD

Effects of Physical Exercise on Core Symptoms of Adults with ADHD

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500096372
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-01-22
Start date
2025-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Interventions

Acute exercise intervention - Inattentive Group:1) 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise
or 2) rest
Acute exercise intervention - Hyperactive/Impulsive Group:1) 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise
Acute exercise intervention - Combined Group:1) 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise
Long-term exercise intervention - Intervention group:30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise 3 times a week for 3 months
Long-term exercise intervention - control group:Maintain daily routine without applying any intervention.

Sponsors

Department of Sports Science, College of Education, Zhejiang University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults who meet the ADHD symptoms criteria through the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) were screened, and none had other mental disorders or had taken stimulant medications such as Ritalin in the past six months. Additionally, participants included in the experimental study must meet the following criteria: right-handed, no color blindness or visual impairments, no history of head trauma, no diseases that prohibit participation in physical activities (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire, PAR-Q). Participants must refrain from smoking, alcohol, coffee, staying up late, and vigorous exercise the day before the experiment, and they should not have participated in similar experiments previously.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants with mood disorders, mental disorders, substance use disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), etc.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Executive function;EEG indicators;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Core symptoms (attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLiang Hu

College of Education, Zhejiang University

lianghu@zju.edu.cn+86 186 6712 7699

Outcome results

None listed

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