Physical activity in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

The effect of physical activity with and without cognitive demand on the improvement of executive function and behavioral symptoms in children with ADHD

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200706048032N1

Enrollment

Registered

2020-10-22

Start date

2020-10-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-11-09

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Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group:: In this group, the intervention is presented in the form of purposeful motor activities that require cognitive tasks. The tools required for the intervention is th

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

7 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by a psychiatrist Placement between the ages of 7 and 12. Having informed consent to participate in research

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having other comorbid disorders such as learning disability, conduct disorder, etc. Having borderline IQ.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Behavioral symptoms. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 45, 75 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Conners Behavioral Symptoms Scale for Parents and Teachers.;Working memory. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 45, 75 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Neurological test (N-back).;Inhibit response. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 45, 75 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Neurological test (go-no go).;Cognitive flexibility. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 45, 75 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Neurological test (Wisconsin).	—

Measure

Time frame

Behavioral symptoms. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 45, 75 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Conners Behavioral Symptoms Scale for Parents and Teachers.;Working memory. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 45, 75 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Neurological test (N-back).;Inhibit response. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 45, 75 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Neurological test (go-no go).;Cognitive flexibility. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 45, 75 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Neurological test (Wisconsin).

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactVahid Nejati

Shahid Beheshti University

nejati@sbu.ac.ir+98 21 2240 7609

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026