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Effects of a Combined Exercise-Cognitive Training Program on Executive Functions in Children with ADHD: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effects of a Combined Exercise-Cognitive Training Program on Executive Functions in Children with ADHD: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600119040
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-02-14
Start date
2025-09-27
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-16

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Conditions

ADHD

Interventions

Exercise intervention group:Utilizing digital AI-powered exercise software, the program engages children through a variety of fun physical activity tasks, encouraging participation and promoting movem
Cognitive intervention group:Based on the Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Group-CBT) framework, this program integrates Dawson and Guare's Executive Function Ladder Training Model. It constructs a
Combined intervention group.:AI-based exercise intervention (same as exercise intervention group) combined with group cognitive intervention (same as cognitive intervention group)
Usual care control group:Routine daily interventions taken by parents

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD as per DSM-5 and be diagnosed by a specialized physician. 2. Aged 6–12 years, regardless of gender. 3. Have intact limbs and the ability to engage in normal physical activities. 4. Provide informed consent from both parents/guardians and the child, with voluntary participation in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Concurrent congenital malformations or diseases of the nervous system, or a history of hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, or renal disease. 2. Comorbidity with three or more other neurodevelopmental or behavioral disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, tic disorders). 3. Presence of independent risk factors for neurodevelopmental disorders, such as chromosomal abnormalities, systemic metabolic diseases, or visual/auditory impairments. 4. Inability to engage in normal physical activities. 5. Contraindications for MRI scanning (e.g., metallic implants, claustrophobia).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
ADHD-related symptoms (Attention and Hyperactive Behavior);Brain Connectivity and Function;Executive Function;Attention;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Circadian Rhythm;Motor development;Food Addiction;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactGuifeng Xu

The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China

xguifeng365@ustc.edu.cn+86 150 0052 6193

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 19, 2026