NCT02898532

Brief Summary

Practising target shooting sport requires focused attention and motoric steadiness. Parental reports suggest that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) benefit from participating in target shooting sport in Danish Shooting Associations. Aim: This study aims at examining if and to which extent target shooting sport in children with attention difficulties reduces parent- and teacher-reported severity of inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, and improves the children's well-being and quality of life.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
98

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2016

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2016

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 8, 2016

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 13, 2016

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2017

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

September 15, 2016

Status Verified

September 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

1.9 years

First QC Date

September 8, 2016

Last Update Submit

September 14, 2016

Conditions

Keywords

Children, ADHD, target shooting sport

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Teacher-rated ADHD-RS-IV.

    The total score on the relevant 18 items on symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity on the teacher-rated ADHD-RS-IV.

    Pre- and post (6 months after commencement) intervention

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Qb-test.

    Pre- and post (6 months after commencement) intervention

  • Parent-rated ADHD-RS-IV.

    Pre- and post (6 months after commencement) intervention

  • Teacher- and parent-rated SDQ.

    Pre- and post (6 months after commencement) intervention

  • Child-rated Kidscreen-27

    Pre- and post (6 months after commencement) intervention

  • Interviews

    Prior to intervention (1 month) start, during intervention period (6 months) and after end of intervention (1-3 months). A total period of 8-10 months.

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Intervention group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The intervention is organised in collaboration between the local school, the Danish Shooting Association, and the national DGI (The Danish Gymnastics and Sporting Organization). The intervention is available geographical nationwide. The children will practise target-shooting sport in local Shooting Association once a week during school hours for a period of 6 months. Selected schools are either special schools or municipal schools with special educational programmes for children diagnosed with either ADHD or severe difficulties of hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. Teachers accompany the children to the Shooting Association where the instructors meet them.

Behavioral: Educational programmes

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

The same target group as children in the intervention group. In the control group children are not practicing target shooting sport, neither in school or free time.

Interventions

Children with ADHD or ADHD-like symptoms practicing target shooting sport in Danish Shooting Associations, during schooltime, for 6 months.

Intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

Age10 Years - 14 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Children following criteria: Age 10-14 years, either ADHD diagnosis or selected by school staff or school psychologist to show distinct difficulties with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, which affects the child's school attendance. If the child receives pharmacological treatment for ADHD and the treatment is expected to be stable during the intervention period.

You may not qualify if:

  • Children showing a physical visual handicap or severe symptoms of current mental health difficulties such as psychosis or suicidal ideations or impulses are not included.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Odense kommune

Odense, Region Syddanmark, 5000, Denmark

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Mansson AG, Elmose M, Dalsgaard S, Roessler KK. The influence of participation in target-shooting sport for children with inattentive, hyperactive and impulsive symptoms - A controlled study of best practice. BMC Psychiatry. 2017 Mar 28;17(1):115. doi: 10.1186/s12888-017-1283-5.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior DisordersNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Kirsten Kaya Roessler, Ph.D., Prof.

    Department of Psychology.

    STUDY DIRECTOR
  • Annegrete Maansson, Ph.D fellow

    Department of Psychology.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Annegrete Månsson, Ph.D.fellow

CONTACT

Mette Elmose, MSc, Ph.D.,

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
PhD-student

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 8, 2016

First Posted

September 13, 2016

Study Start

January 1, 2016

Primary Completion

December 1, 2017

Study Completion

December 1, 2018

Last Updated

September 15, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-09

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