A randomized trial examining the effects of aerobic physical activity on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in young children.
Betsy Hoza, Alan L Smith, Erin K Shoulberg...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25201345Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years - 29Years
All Genders
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ID03666416
Acute Effects of Exercise in College Students With ADHD
Led by University of Wyoming · Updated on 2024-06-10
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the effects of physical exercise as a treatment for college students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The study aims to see if sprint interval training (SIT) can improve executive functioning skills such as sustained attention and working memory in students with ADHD compared to those without ADHD. This research is exploratory and may lead to larger studies to assess both immediate and long-term benefits of exercise for ADHD, offering a potentially low-cost and low-risk alternative to current treatments. Participants will be college students aged 18 to 29 from the University of Wyoming or Laramie County Community College. They will take part in two in-lab sessions: one involving sprint interval training and one without exercise, with the order randomized. During the exercise session, participants warm up with stretches and low-intensity cycling, then complete eight 20-second high-intensity cycling intervals with rest periods. Cognitive tests assessing attention and working memory are done after each session. Researchers monitor heart rate and perceived exertion to ensure exercise intensity. Throughout the study, participants undergo health screenings to confirm eligibility and safety for exercise. They complete cognitive tasks during each session and fill out mood and ADHD symptom questionnaires the following day. The study measures changes in cognitive test performance between sessions and tracks mood and symptom changes. Data analysis will compare results between ADHD and non-ADHD groups, looking at effects of exercise on executive functioning. Participation lasts about two weeks, including experimental sessions and follow-up assessments.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Acute Effects of Exercise in College Students With ADHD
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years - 29Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 29 years.
- Currently enrolled as a student at University of Wyoming or Laramie County Community College.
You will not qualify if you...
- Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentations of ADHD.
- Use of medications that negatively affect cognitive performance (e.g., sedatives, antipsychotics).
- Pregnancy or trying to become pregnant.
- Non-ambulatory or relying on walking aids.
- History of stroke or aneurysm.
- High risk for physical exercise contraindications due to genetic or medical conditions (e.g., cardiovascular or pulmonary disease).
- Exercise or physical activity restrictions imposed by a health provider.
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person) for eligibility assessment including health history screening and ADHD diagnostic interview
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - Up to 2 weeks
Participants attend two in-lab experimental appointments to complete executive functioning tasks. One appointment includes sprint interval training prior to the tasks, and the other does not. The order of appointments is counterbalanced.
2 visits (in-person) scheduled on the same day of the week and time of day
Follow-up
Duration - Up to 2 weeks
Participants complete modified mood and ADHD symptom questionnaires the morning after each experimental appointment.
2 remote questionnaire completions (following each experimental appointment)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming, United States, 82071
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Research Team
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Cynthia M Hartung, Ph.D.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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