Efficacy of a single chiropractic session on the control of eye movement in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Oculomotor function; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Mental Health - Other mental health disorders; Eye - Diseases / disorders of the eye

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001448437
• Lead Sponsor: ew Zealand College of Chiropractic

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-10-17
• Study Completion: 2017-01-05
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Children ages 8-15 with ADHD

Exclusion Criteria

Major visual disabilities that prevent reading.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Composite oculomotor data (target acquisition, number and length of fixations, number of forward and reverse saccades). assessed during a computer-based reading task by a Tobii computerised eye-tracking device.[Session 1: Baseline and immediately post either chiropractic session or active control for control-group.<br><br>Then; 1-week wash-out period<br><br>Session 2: Baseline and immediately post either chiropractic session or active control for control-group.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Total time to completion of reading task, assessed during a computer-based reading task by a Tobii computerised eye-tracking device.[Session 1: Baseline and immediately post either chiropractic session or active control for control-group.<br><br>Then; 1-week wash-out period<br><br>Session 2: Baseline and immediately post either chiropractic session or active control for control-group.]