Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Conditions
Keywords
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Occupational Therapy, Dance Therapy, Children, Cognitive-Motor Performance, Sensory Processing, Functional Balance, Self-Esteem, Randomized Controlled Trial, Pediatric Rehabilitation
Brief summary
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition that can affect children's attention, movement, balance, sensory processing, and self-esteem. These difficulties may interfere with participation in daily activities, school performance, and social interactions. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate whether an occupational therapy-based dance program can improve cognitive-motor performance, self-esteem, functional balance, and sensory processing in children with ADHD. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving a structured 5-week occupational therapy-based dance program or a control group receiving no intervention during the study period. Outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention using standardized assessment tools. The study hypothesizes that children who participate in the occupational therapy-based dance program will demonstrate greater improvements in cognitive-motor performance, self-esteem, functional balance, and sensory processing than children in the control group.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALOccupational Therapy-Based Dance Program
Participants received a structured occupational therapy-based dance program for 5 weeks, consisting of two 45-minute sessions per week (10 sessions in total). The intervention included rhythm- and movement-based activities designed to improve cognitive-motor performance, self-esteem, functional balance, and sensory processing. Sessions were conducted by an occupational therapist following a standardized intervention protocol.
Sponsors
IREM CEYHAN
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Children aged 6 to 12 years. * Diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) according to DSM-5 criteria by a qualified physician. * Ability to follow verbal instructions and participate in the intervention. * Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian.
Exclusion criteria
* Presence of neurological, orthopedic, visual, or hearing impairments that could affect participation. * Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or other major psychiatric disorders. * Participation in another structured rehabilitation or dance program during the study period. * Inability to complete the assessment procedures.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive-Motor Performance | Baseline and immediately after the 5-week intervention | Cognitive-motor performance assessed using the Praxis and Spatial Perception subdomains of the Dynamic Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment for Children (DOTCA-Ch). |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed