NCT06711406

The Effect of Attention on Postural Control

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 50 (actual)
• Sponsor: Yeditepe University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 30 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Objective: This study investigates the relationship between postural control and sustained attention in individuals with probable ADHD. Motor control issues, including balance deficits, are observed in 30-50% of children with ADHD. These deficits may extend into adulthood, yet research on postural control in adults with ADHD is limited. This study aims to address this gap by exploring the connection between attention and postural stability in adults with ADHD. Background: ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, affecting both children and adults. Studies have shown that postural control relies on coordinated functioning of sensory and neuromotor systems, which ADHD may impact. In children, postural challenges are more pronounced in conditions requiring complex sensory integration. However, research on adults with ADHD is sparse, though preliminary findings suggest postural instability and possible links to cerebellar differences. Methodology: The study evaluates sustained attention and postural control in adults with ADHD, using the Adult ADHD Screening Scale (ASRS-5) and postural stability assessments under dual-task conditions. By examining attention-driven postural responses, the study contributes to developing therapeutic balance protocols for individuals with ADHD. Hypotheses: H0: No relationship exists between postural control and sustained attention in individuals with ADHD. H1: A relationship exists between postural control and sustained attention in individuals with ADHD. Significance: This study contributes to a better understanding of the neurophysiological links

Conditions

• ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
• Postural Instability

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-02-01
• Primary completion: 2024-12-01
• Completion: 2024-12-30
• First posted: 2024-12-02
• Last updated: 2025-01-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)