Effect Of Methylphenidate On Balance In Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Effect Of Methylphenidate On Static Balance And Fall Risk In Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Cross-Sectional Study

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT05522478

Enrollment

Registered

2022-08-31

Start date

2016-07-31

Completion date

2017-01-31

Last updated

2024-01-05

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Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Keywords

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Methylphenidate, Postural Balance

Brief summary

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that may have poor motor coordination and balance control. The effect of Methylphenidate treatment on balance and fall risk is still unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of methylphenidate (MPH) treatment on balance, fall risk, and sensorimotor integration in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Detailed description

Children who were diagnosed with ADHD for the first time were classified in the ADHD group (n=33), children with ADHD who were treated with MPH for a minimum of 3 months were classified in the treatment group (n=32), and typically developing children were classified in the third-the control group (n=20) in this observational cross-sectional study. Fall risk, static postural balance and sensorimotor integration were assessed using the Biodex Balance System.Postural stability tests, including overall stability index (OSI), anterior-posterior stability index (APSI), and medial-lateral stability index (MLSI), were used to evaluate postural control. The Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction in Balance (m-CTSIB) testing protocol was used to evaluate sensory integration capabilities and balance. Fall risk was evaluated by biodex balance system.

Interventions

DEVICEFall risk

Fall risk, static postural balance and sensorimotor integration were assessed using the Biodex Balance System.

Study design

Observational model

OTHER

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

8 Years to 12 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Children who were diagnosed with ADHD for the first time according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V, American Psychiatric Association, 2013)

Exclusion criteria

* neurological disorders * psychiatric disorders * musculoskeletal disorders * cardiopulmonary diseases * visual impairments * developmental coordination disorders that could affect balance

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
postural control	one year	Postural stability tests, including overall stability index (OSI), anterior-posterior stability index (APSI), and medial-lateral stability index (MLSI)
sensorimotor integration	one year	The Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction in Balance (m-CTSIB) testing protocol was used to evaluate sensory integration capabilities and balance. Four different conditions were evaluated for the m-CTSIB test protocol: Eyes Open Firm Surface (EOFS), Eyes Closed Firm Surface (ECFS), Eyes Open Soft Surface (EOSS), and Eyes Closed Soft Surface (ECSS)
Fall risk	one year	Fall risk score was calculated by Biodex balance system

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026