Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorders. Disturbance of activity and attention
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: in intervention group, in addition to taking methylphenidate tablets as before, subjects will be massaged by parent 10 minutes at bed time for 30 nights. Intervention 2: in control g
Treatment - Other
in intervention group, in addition to taking methylphenidate tablets as before, subjects will be massaged by parent 10 minutes at bed time for 30 nights
in control group ,subjects only take methylphenidate tablets as before
Sponsors
Qom University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
7 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria:obtaining score 20 or more in teacher conners questionnaire; more than two months after beginning methylphenidit with a stable situation; having age 7-12 years old; having no other psychological disorders; absence of mental retardation; having no history of convulsion; having no contraindication for massage Exclusion criteria: irregular performing of massage program due to any causes; stopping the massage or methylphenidit; applying any other interventions to treat ADHD during study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Symptoms of ADHD. Timepoint: Before intervention and just after 30 nights intervention. Method of measurement: Conners questionnaire of teacher and parents. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in pattern of sleep. Timepoint: 2 times:1-just before intervention 2- just after 30 nights intervention. Method of measurement: with a valid and reliable questionnaire called BEARS.;Weight changes. Timepoint: two times 1- before intervention 2- just after 30 nights intervention. Method of measurement: by a standard scale.;Mother-child relationship. Timepoint: two times :1- befor intervention 2- just after 30 nights intervention. Method of measurement: ROBERT M Ross scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactTahmineh Dadadkhah Tehrani
Qom University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed