Effects of an in-line skating program in students with high functioning autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Autism spectrum disorder; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Public Health - Health promotion/education; Mental Health - Autistic spectrum disorders; Mental Health - Other mental health disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12624000593538
• Lead Sponsor: ational Science and Technology Council

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2017-07-31
• Study Start: 2024-05-09
• Last Update Posted: 21 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

The inclusion criteria for the participants with ASD or ADHD were as follows: (1) current age between 6 and 12 years, (2) a diagnosis of ASD based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, text revision (DSM-IV-TR), (3) a diagnosis of ADHD based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, text revision (DSM-IV-TR), and (4) having no additional disabilities or diseases that may interfere with the exercise intervention program, executive function assessments, or motor skill proficiency evaluations.
The inclusion criteria for the control group of participants were as follows: (1) current age between 6 and 12 years, and (2) the parentally provided history did not show any evidence of hyperactive or impulsive behavior, ASD, and ADHD.

Exclusion Criteria

Children diagnosed with intellectual disability and cerebral palsy were excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified