ADHD F90
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: intervention group performing 120 min Judo/Jiu-Jitsu training per week over a period of 12 weeks
Group 2: wait-list control group
Sponsors
Departement für Sport, Bewegung und Gesundheit
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
8 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: age 8 to 12 years, diagnosis of ADHD according to DSM-V (2013), undergoing therapy with methylphenidate/dexamphetamine for at least three months prior to the intervention, right hand dominance and corrected-to or normal vision
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: regular participation in martial arts within 6 months prior to the intervention, autism and/or epilepsy as comorbid condition, a change of dosage of methylphenidate/dexamphetamine within one month prior to the intervention, any acute or chronic disease, which is classified as a contraindication for exercise and/ or which impairs the practicability of the scheduled exercise session, and undergoing another therapy in addition to methylphenidate/dexamphetamine treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pre- to posttest changes in behavioral and neurocognitive indices of inhibitory control | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pre- to posttest changes in working memory, ADHD symptoms, fitness and intelligence | — |
Countries
Germany, Switzerland
Contacts
Public ContactSebastian Ludyga
Universität Basel, Departement für Sport, Bewegung und Gesundheit
Outcome results
None listed