Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Mental and Behavioural Disorders Disturbance of activity and attention
Conditions
Interventions
Children will be recruited and randomly assigned (using randomizer.org) to on-site table tennis (n=20), a table tennis exergame (n=20), or a control group (n=20). The table tennis training is provided
Sponsors
I-Shou University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Meet the criteria of DSM-V for ADHD 2. Handwriting deficits confirmed by the administration of the Chinese Handwriting Evaluation Form (CHEF). According to the test manual, the cut-off criterion for the identification of handwriting deficit was two or more of the six dimensions with a median larger than, or equal to, 3
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. A history of any medical, neurological, or pervasive developmental disorders, intellectual disability, oncological, musculoskeletal, sensory (hearing, vision), or skin disorders 2. Children with IQ score <80 3. Taking any medication other than methylphenidate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Handwriting performance measured using a self-developed computer program for automation level and response time at baseline and 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Executive functions measured using the Stroop test and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) at baseline and 12 weeks | — |
Countries
Taiwan
Outcome results
None listed