Sports-based cognitive therapy for kids with attention/behavior challenges

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial enrolls 52 children aged 8–12 with mild to moderate attention or behavioral problems. Participants are randomly assigned to 8 weeks of a sports-based structured cognitive therapy program or to conventional physical activity, with sessions three times weekly. Outcomes are measured at baseline, week 4, and week 8 using the Stroop Test, Teacher Report Form, and Behavior Rating Scale to track changes in attention, memory, and behavior. The study takes place in Haripur District and is led by Riphah International University with the specific site at Gghss Sarai Naimat Khan Haripur.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* School-going children aged 8-12 years.
* Children with mild to moderate attention or behavioral difficulties.
* Children enrolled in participating primary or secondary schools in Haripur District.
* Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children diagnosed with severe neurological or psychiatric disorders.
* Children with physical disabilities that prevent participation in sports-based activities.
* Children currently participating in another structured cognitive or physical intervention program.

Where it's running

• Gghss Sarai Naimat Khan Haripur
  Chak Six Hundred Twenty-four, Kpk, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Zobia Naseem, MS — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Zobia Naseem, MS
• Email: zobia.naseem@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: +923321963584

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.