the Effects of Physical Activity on Executive Function and Motor Skills in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Its Underlying Brain Mechanisms

Cognitively Engaging Physical Activity Can Augment Inhibitory Control in Children with ADHD

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR2600121151

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2026-03-26

Start date

2026-03-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorde

Interventions

sub-project I: ADHD group:sub-project I: Each participant is required to visit the laboratory three times. Each participant must complete cycling training sessions at low, moderate, and high intensiti

sub-project I:Typically developing children group:sub-project I: Each participant is required to visit the laboratory three times. Each participant must complete cycling training sessions at low, mode

study II:cognitive training and PA group (CT+PA) :sub-project II :20-minute cognitive training includes: inhibitory control training, working memory training, cognitive flexibility training. And 20-m

sub-project II :cognitive training group (CT):sub-project II : Cognitive training includes: inhibitory control training, working memory training, cognitive flexibility training.Three times a week, 40

sub-project II: physical activity group (PA):sub-project II :Moderate-intensity jump rope and super slow jogging. Three times a week, 40 minutes each session, for a total of eight weeks.

sub-project II control group:sub-project II : Maintained regular physical education (PE) lessons and existing physical activity habits for 8 weeks.

sub-project I

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

8 Years to 13 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ADHD children: (1) Chinese children aged 8-13 years; (2) no additional regular participation in PA other than school physical education classes for at least 6 months prior to the study; (3) ADHD diagnosis from a physician based on the DSM-5; (4) a physician/psychologist’s recommendation for participation. TD children: (1) Chinese children aged 8-13 years; (2) no additional regular participation in PA other than school physical education classes for at least 6 months prior to the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria are: (1) diagnosed as both ASD and ADHD; (2) combined with other major neurodevelopmental or psychiatric disorders (e.g., intellectual disability, etc.); (3) acute/chronic diseases that may affect engagement in PA.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Oxygenated hemoglobin concentration (fNIRS);Executive function (inhibitory control);	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Body Composition and Physical Fitness (Height, Weight, Body Fat Percentage, Cardiorespiratory Endurance, Waist Circumference, Hip Circumference, Leg Length, Explosive Power, Muscle Strength);sleep quality;Physical activity level;executive function (working ,memory);executive function (cognitive flexibility);	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactSun Fenghua

The Education University of Hong Kong

fhsun@eduhk.hk+852 2948 7854

Outcome results

None listed

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