The effectiveness of mindfulness intervention on performance of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

The effectiveness of mindfulness intervention on executive function and occupational performance of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20240706062340N1

Enrollment

Registered

2024-07-20

Start date

2024-09-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-07-22

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Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (??ADHD). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The children will continue their standard treatment, which includes routine occupational therapy (sensory integration, perceptual-motor, and cognitive exercises) at

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

6 Years to 9 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by a child psychiatrist First to third grade of elementary school An IQ above 85, measured by the Wechsler Intelligence Scale Absence of severe behavioral disorders, as indicated by a score of 20 to 40 on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) showing severe behavioral problems Absence of comorbidity such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, neurological and orthopedic disorders No previous participation in mindfulness interventions and other similar psychological interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Level of mindfulness. Timepoint: Before the intervention begins, after the 8-week intervention ends, and one month after the end of the intervention (follow-up). Method of measurement: Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure.;Occupational performance. Timepoint: Before the intervention begins, after the 8-week intervention ends, and one month after the end of the intervention (follow-up). Method of measurement: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.;Satisfaction with occupational performance. Timepoint: Before the intervention begins, after the 8-week intervention ends, and one month after the end of the intervention (follow-up). Method of measurement: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.;Executive function. Timepoint: Before the intervention begins, after the 8-week intervention ends, and one month after the end of the intervention (follow-up). Method of measurement: Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function - Second Edition (Parent Form).	—

Measure

Time frame

Level of mindfulness. Timepoint: Before the intervention begins, after the 8-week intervention ends, and one month after the end of the intervention (follow-up). Method of measurement: Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure.;Occupational performance. Timepoint: Before the intervention begins, after the 8-week intervention ends, and one month after the end of the intervention (follow-up). Method of measurement: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.;Satisfaction with occupational performance. Timepoint: Before the intervention begins, after the 8-week intervention ends, and one month after the end of the intervention (follow-up). Method of measurement: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.;Executive function. Timepoint: Before the intervention begins, after the 8-week intervention ends, and one month after the end of the intervention (follow-up). Method of measurement: Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function - Second Edition (Parent Form).

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactElham Abdoli Hazaveh Ghadim

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

e-abdoli@razi.tums.ac.ir+98 21 7708 0901

Outcome results

None listed

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