Investigation of the Effect of Yoga on Balance, Reaction Time and Agility in Children With ADHD

NCT05742451 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: ANKARAMEDİPOLUBAFRALİ001
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 17
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Purpose: To determine the effect of 8-week kids yoga training on balance, reaction time and agility on children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Method: A randomized controlled trial. The intervention (kids yoga) was an 8-week program administered to children attending a special education center by a yoga instructor occupational therapist. Outcomes included Pediatric Balance Scale, Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test-Short Form, and Microgate Witty SEM System assessed at baseline and at the end of 8th week.

Conditions

Yoga; ADHD; Balance; Children, Only

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)

  The Pediatric Balance Scale is an assessment that is used to assess functional balance skills in school-aged children. The scale consists of 14 items that are scored from 0 points (lowest function) to 4 points (highest function) with a maximum score of 56 points. The scale consists of sitting to standing, standing to sitting, transfers, standing unsupported, sitting unsupported, standing with eyes closed, standing with feet together, standing with one foot in front, standing on one foot, turning 360 degrees, turning to look behind, retrieving object from floor, placing alternate foot on stool, reaching forward with outstretched arm. In the study; ın the pedıatrıc balance scale standing with one foot in front, standing on one foot, turning 360 degrees, and placing alternate foot on stool sub-scales was applıed.

  20 minutes

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-Short Form (BOT-SF)

  20 minutes

Other Outcomes (1)

• Microgate Witty SEM System

  5 minutes

Study Arms (2)

intervention group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The kids yoga was applied to the intervention group for 8 weeks, once a week (8 sessions), 40 minutes per session, by a yoga instructor occupational therapist.

Other: kids yoga

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

The control group was evaluated at 8-week intervals.

Interventions

kids yoga OTHER

The kids yoga was applied to the intervention group for 8 weeks, once a week (8 sessions), 40 minutes per session, by a yoga instructor occupational therapist. Kids yoga training included: 5-minute warm-up consisting of jogging, jumping, stretching, relaxation exercises; 20 minutes of asanas (positions) consisting of standing, sitting, prone, supine postures and pranayamas (breathing exercises) consisting of vigorous inspiration and expiration, slow and rhythmic alternating nostril breathing; 10-minute yogic games about balance, reaction time and agility; meditation with focus for 5 minutes with resuscitation techniques.

intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 10 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• The participants were between the ages of 6-10
• Received an occupational therapy treatment program

You may not qualify if:

• Participants had a different diagnosis such as autism spectrum disorder, asperger's syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder.
• Participants had an additional psychiatric problem
• Participants had a serious medical condition (for example, severe cerebral palsy) or intellectual disability (IQ \< 70) sought specialist help for sleep problems was determined as having a positive screening test for obstructive sleep apnea.
• Participants had excessive behavioral disorders incompatible with group participation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara Medipol University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Cemre Bafralı

Ankara, Altındağ, 6050, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Model Details: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 30, 2022
• First Posted: February 24, 2023
• Study Start: April 15, 2022
• Primary Completion: June 17, 2022
• Study Completion: June 30, 2022
• Last Updated: February 27, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)