Assessment of Handwriting Skills in a Sample of Egyptian Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

NCT06743542 | Completed DMC

• 2 other identifiers: o6uAssessment of Handwriting Skil
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 70
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

PURPOSE: To assess handwriting difficulties in ADHD children. BACKGROUND: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders that affects 7.6% of children worldwide. In addition to the core symptoms defining Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ADHD children often experience motor problems, including graphomotor movements, leading to handwriting difficulties. Studies have confirmed that handwriting skills are adversely impacted by the presence of ADHD, and this is associated with lower academic achievement and self-esteem. Children with ADHD have been found to display greater difficulties in the development of motor coordination, especially in the planning and execution of complex, lengthy, and novel chains of goal-directed behavior. Also, handwriting problems in ADHD may signal underlying executive function deficits such as inhibition, emotional dysregulation, working memory problems, and difficulty with self-monitoring, all of which are required for various daily functions beyond handwriting per se. With a slower motor response and perceptual speed, these deficits may decrease the likelihood that a child with ADHD can work efficiently and stay on-task during school and home activities.

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD)

Keywords

ADHD; Handwriting skills

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Handwriting Skills

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Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

ADHD children can read and write both sexes.

You may qualify if:

• ADHD children can read and write
• both sexes.

You may not qualify if:

• low IQ children

Sponsors & Collaborators

• October 6 University: lead
• National Research Centre, Egypt: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

October 6 university

Giza, Egypt, 123, Egypt

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: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: DR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 25, 2024
• First Posted: December 20, 2024
• Study Start: March 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: September 15, 2024
• Study Completion: November 15, 2024
• Last Updated: December 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Locations

EG (1)