Effects of aerobic exercise on adolescents with ADHD
Effects of Aerobic Exercise Intervention in Adolescents With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
This study is testing whether a 30-minute cycling workout can improve brain function and thinking skills in teenagers with ADHD.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei county) |
| Trial ID | NCT06129396 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates how a single session of aerobic exercise affects neurophysiology and executive functions in adolescents diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Participants aged 13-17 will perform executive function tasks related to inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive planning, while their motor cortex excitability will be evaluated using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) before and after a 30-minute moderate-intensity cycling exercise. The study aims to understand the relationship between exercise, neurophysiological changes, and cognitive performance in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 13-17 diagnosed with ADHD without other neuropsychological disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with other major systematic diseases or those taking neuropsychological medications may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into non-pharmacological interventions that enhance cognitive functions in adolescents with ADHD.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results regarding the effects of exercise on cognitive functions in ADHD, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of ADHD by a board-certified psychiatrist according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) * Adolescents aged between 13-17 * Absence of other neuropsychological disorders including, autism spectrum disorders, mental retardation, psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and neurocognitive disorders * Right-handed Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of other major systematical diseases * Taking neuropsychological medication within one month, except for medication for ADHD * With contraindications for non-invasive brain stimulation such as epilepsy, pacemaker or intracranial mental implants * Color blindness * Taking part in other studies within one month.
Where this trial is running
Taipei county
- Neurophysiology and Cognition in Children and Young Adults Lab, School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy of National Taiwan University (NTU-PT) — Taipei county, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hsiao-I Kuo, Ph.D. — Ntupt
- Study coordinator: Hsiao-I Kuo, Ph.D.
- Email: hikuo@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: 02-33668137
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.