The training effect of concentrative coordination exercise on academic-related motor functions of children with ADHD
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)Mental and Behavioural DisordersDisturbance of activity and attention
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN97661818
- Lead Sponsor
- I-Shou University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
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
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Handwriting performance measured using a self-developed computer program for automation level and response time at baseline and 12 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Executive functions measured using the Stroop test and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) at baseline and 12 weeks