Effect of Upper and Lower Limb-Specific Sensorimotor Exercises on Executive Function of Children with ADHD: A four-arm Randomized Controlled Trial (SEADHD Trial)
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 160
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Executive Function
研究概览
简要总结
This four-arm randomized controlled trial, titled the SEADHD Trial, aims to evaluate the effects of upper limb, lower limb, and combined sensorimotor exercises on executive function in children aged 6–13 years with ADHD. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three intervention groups—Upper Limb Sensorimotor Exercise (ULSE), Lower Limb Sensorimotor Exercise (LLSE), or Upper and Lower Limb Sensorimotor Exercise (ULLSE)—each delivered over 24 structured sessions across 8 weeks, or to a control group receiving usual care. Each exercise program progressively enhances motor skills, coordination, and cognitive engagement through tailored, phase-wise activities. The primary outcomes include measures of executive function (inhibitory control, working memory, cognitive flexibility, and behavioral regulation), while secondary outcomes assess social behavior, ADHD symptoms, physical activity, affective state, and program adherence. This study seeks to provide evidence on the efficacy of sensorimotor interventions in improving executive functioning and behavior in children with ADHD.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- Participant and Outcome Assessor Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 6.00 Year(s) 至 13.00 Year(s)(—)
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Participants will be included if: (1) children aged between 6 and 13 years; (2) have a clinical diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) confirmed by a qualified developmental pediatrician, clinical psychologist, or psychiatrist; (3) possess an intelligence quotient (IQ) score above 80, as measured by the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC); and (4) have a formal recommendation for participation from a licensed physician or psychologist.
排除标准
- •Participants will be excluded if: (1) diagnosis of any major neurodevelopmental or psychiatric disorder, such as autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or cerebral palsy; (2) presence of acute or chronic medical conditions that may limit or prevent participation in physical activity; (3) a history or tendency of experiencing seizures or convulsions; (4) documented drug dependence prior to the intervention; or (5) inability to perform the physical activities involved in the intervention or difficulty in following instructions.
结局指标
主要结局
Executive Function
时间窗: At baseline, week-4, week-8 and week-20
Inhibitory Control (IC) - Arrow Flanker Task
时间窗: At baseline, week-4, week-8 and week-20
Working Memory (WM) - Tower of London
时间窗: At baseline, week-4, week-8 and week-20
Cognitive Flexibility (CF) - Trail Making Test
时间窗: At baseline, week-4, week-8 and week-20
Overall: Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF)
时间窗: At baseline, week-4, week-8 and week-20
次要结局
- Social behavior and overall ADHD symptoms(Social behavior - Conners’ Teacher Rating Scale 15-Item (CTRS-15))
研究者
Kazi Md Azman Hossain
Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jashore
