Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD in primary school children aged 7 to 12 years diagnosed according to DSM V criteria Children with autism spectrum disorder are excluded Participants must have an intelligence quotient score of 75 or higher assessed by WISC II and are not regularly engaged in structured exercise programs Exercise program, The theory of expanded extended and enhanced opportunities, Executive functions, Sleep parameters, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Conditions
Interventions
An aerobic exercise program conducted twice daily in the morning and afternoon for 30 minutes per session totaling 60 minutes per day three times per week for 12 weeks to improve executive functions a
Exercise program based on the Theory of Expanded Extended and Enhanced Opportunities to improve executive functions and sleep behavior in primary school students with attention deficit hyperactivity d
Sponsors
Chulalongkorn University
Chulalongkorn University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
7 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 7 to 12 years 2. Diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD by a psychiatrist or pediatrician according to DSM V criteria with no autism spectrum disorder confirmed by medical certificate 3. Intelligence quotient score of 75 or higher based on Wechsler test 4. Able to understand and communicate in Thai including listening speaking reading and writing 5. Fully conscious and oriented to time place and person 6. Parent or guardian provides consent and agrees to participate 7. No injuries or medical conditions limiting exercise such as musculoskeletal pain gastrointestinal symptoms asthma or cardiovascular or blood disorders based on health screening 8. Cleared for physical activity using the Physical Activity Readiness 9. Questionnaire PAR Q+ with parent or guardian
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Regular participation in other structured exercise programs such as sports training 2. Engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activity for at least 60 minutes per day on three or more days per week measured by a 7 day activity monitor with at least 10 hours of wear time per day including weekdays and weekend 3. Unable to complete exercise protocol executive function tests physical fitness tests or enjoyment questionnaires for any reason 4. Injury occurring during study participation 5. Withdrawal from the study before completion or unwillingness to continue participation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Executive functions Assessed within 2 days before the intervention and within 2 days after completion of the 12 week intervention Executive functions assessed using Inquisit Lab including Digit Span for working memory Trail Making Task for cognitive flexibility and Flanker Task for inhibitory control,Sleep parameters Measured for 7 days before the intervention and for 7 days immediately after the intervention Sleep parameters will be measured using an accelerometer including sleep latency sleep efficiency total sleep time and wake after sleep onset | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical fitness Assessed within 2 days before the intervention and within 2 days after completion of the 12 week intervention Body composition measured by weight height and BMI and cardiorespiratory endurance assessed by the 20 meter shuttle run test,Enjoyment of exercise Measured after the intervention at weeks 1 4 8 and 12 Measured using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale developed by Kendzierski and Decarlo 1991 and adapted for children by Motl et al 2001 and Moore et al 2009,Exercise adherence Throughout the intervention period Number of sessions attended in each exercise condition of the study | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactThitipat Reun arom
Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University
Outcome results
None listed