MedTrace Logo

Impact of Structured Exercise Programs on Cognitive, Motor and Behavioral Outcomes in Children With ADHD

NCT07376863 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 51

Last updated 2026-01-29

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of structured exercise interventions (Gince Zumba and Square Stepping) on cognitive, motor and behavioral functions of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Specifically, this study aims to:

* compare the effects of Gince Zumba and Square Stepping on motor perfoemance, including coordination and reaction time.
* examine changes in cognitive functions, particularly attention and memory functions following each exercise intervention.
* evaluate the impact of both exercise programs on behavioral symptoms and social adaptation as reported by parents
* determine whether rhytm-based exercise (Gince Zumba) or cognitively demanding stepping exercise (Square Stepping) is more effective in imroving functional outcomes in children with ADHD.

Based on these aims, the study was conducted as follows:

* Eligible participants were randomly assigned to one of the three intervention groups ( square stepping group, gince zumba group, control group)
* All participants underwent baseline assessments prior to the interventions
* Participants in the intervention groups performed assigned activities for eight weeks, while the control group did not engage in regular physical activity during the same period.
* Following the completion of the interventions, all participants underwent post-intervention assessments

Conditions

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Interventions

OTHER

Gince Zumba Exercise

The Gince Zumba interventions consisted of rhythm-based aerobic exercises , requiring cognitive engagement through attention, coordination, and sequencing of movements, and aiming to support cognitive functions."

OTHER

Square Stepping Exercise

The Square Stepping Exercise intervention consisted of step patterns performed on a gridded mat in group sessions,, requiring cognitive engagement through visuospatial processing, attention, working memory, and sequencing of movement patterns, and aiming to support cognitive functions."

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cukurova University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Gonca İnce, Prof. · Cukurova University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-02-12
Primary Completion
2025-03-15
Completion
2025-05-29

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

More Related Trials

Read the full study record

This page highlights key information. For complete eligibility criteria, study locations, investigator contacts, and the full protocol, visit the original record on ClinicalTrials.gov.

View NCT07376863 on ClinicalTrials.gov