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Effects of Long-Term Exercise Intervention on Executive Functions and Neural Mechanisms in ADHD

Effects of Long-Term Exercise Intervention on Executive Functions and Neural Mechanisms in ADHD

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600121750
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-02
Start date
2026-04-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-14

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

Exercise Group :The exercise intervention team will consist of experienced professional coaches and auxiliary support staff. Exercise intervention sessions will be scheduled three times per week, with
Health Education Group:Participants in the health education group will receive behavior control health education courses provided by the researchers.
Cross-sectional Study (Study 1):none
Cross-sectional Study (Study 2):none

Sponsors

Shanghai University of Sport
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Inclusion criteria (1). Children aged 6-12 years: Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and typically developing (TD) children for Part 1 of the study; Or, children diagnosed with ADHD for Part 2 and Part 3 of the study; (2). No history of regular exercise habits (excluding physical education classes) within the past six months, defined as =80, as assessed by the Chinese version of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children; (5). Voluntary participation, with informed consent obtained from the participant's parent or legal guardian.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 2. Exclusion criteria (1). Comorbidity of other neurodevelopmental or psychiatric disorders (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder) in addition to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder; (2). Anticipated adjustments to medication regimen during the intervention period; (3). Presence of severe medical conditions contraindicating physical exercise (e.g., congenital heart disease, severe asthma); (4). Overweight or obesity, defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeding the age-specific cut-off points according to the Body Mass Index Reference Norms for Screening Overweight and Obesity in Chinese Children and Adolescents (2–18 years).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Children Executive Function;Measurement of Physical Activity Levels in Children and Adolescents;Inhibitory control;Working memory;Cognitive flexibility;Hemodynamic Activities;Brain Structural and Resting-state Functional Neuroimaging Metrics;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham Rating Scale Scores;Conners' Rating Scale Scores;Sleeping habits;Emotional and Behavioral Problems;heart rate variability;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactQuan Minghui

Shanghai University of Sport

quanminghui@163.com+86 177 0160 2321

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 17, 2026