NCT07376863

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

Effects of Gince Zumba and Square Stepping Exercises on Motor and Cognitive Functions in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 51 (actual)
• Sponsor: Cukurova University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 8 Years – 12 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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

Type	Name	Description
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."

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-02-12
• Primary completion: 2025-03-15
• Completion: 2025-05-29
• First posted: 2026-01-29
• Last updated: 2026-01-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)