Physical activity as treatment for adolescents with ADHD

The effect of physical activity as treatment on ADHD symptoms in adolescents with ADHD

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN52566984

Enrollment

116

Registered

2020-04-27

Start date

2020-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-07-04

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Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Mental and Behavioural Disorders Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Interventions

Structured physical activity in groups led by a personal trainer (PT) consisting of indoor aerobic exercise combined with weight training. 60 minutes, three times a week, 14 weeks.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Diagnosis of ADHD 2. Patient at child psychiatric section in Västerås or Gävle 3. Age: 13-17 years 4. Stable medication at study-start

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Suicidality 2. Eating disorder 3. Substance abuse 4. Intellectual impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Symptoms of ADHD, self- and parent-rated and by Swanson, Nolan and Pelham Questionnaire (SNAP-IV) at baseline, after 14-weeks of intervention, and after 1 year	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
At baseline, after 14-week intervention, and after 1 year: 1. Self-ratings of depression (Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale Self report (MADRS-S)) 2. Self-ratings of anxiety (Spence Ångestskala (Spence anxiety scale)) 3. Cardiovascular risk factors measured by blood sampling 4. Measures of physical fitness: a submaximal cycle ergometer test (Ekblom-Bak test), Handgrip strength test (hand dynamometer), vertical jump 5. Registration of nutrition and dietary habits: Food registration online provided by The National Food Agency, Sweden. 6. Daily physical activity registered by accelerometer	—

Measure

Time frame

At baseline, after 14-week intervention, and after 1 year: 1. Self-ratings of depression (Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale Self report (MADRS-S)) 2. Self-ratings of anxiety (Spence Ångestskala (Spence anxiety scale)) 3. Cardiovascular risk factors measured by blood sampling 4. Measures of physical fitness: a submaximal cycle ergometer test (Ekblom-Bak test), Handgrip strength test (hand dynamometer), vertical jump 5. Registration of nutrition and dietary habits: Food registration online provided by The National Food Agency, Sweden. 6. Daily physical activity registered by accelerometer

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Countries

Sweden

Outcome results

None listed

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