Dual Task and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder

NCT07150078 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: ipekkirmaci.
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

When motor control deficits, sensory-perceptual deficits, and deficits in attention allocation and executive functions, often seen in ADHD, are accompanied by impairments in attentional allocation and executive function, further difficulties with dual tasks may arise. The aim of this study was to compare the performance of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with healthy children on single-motor and dual-motor and motor-cognitive tasks.

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD)

Keywords

dual task; motor performance; cognitive perfomance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Nine hole peg test- Single task

  Participants are asked to place nine 3.2 cm long sticks into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible and then collect them. This process is timed and recorded in seconds.

  At Baseline

• Nine hole peg test-motor dual task

  Participants are asked to place nine 3.2 cm long sticks into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible and then collect them. This process is timed and recorded in seconds. Keeping pace with the foot during the 9-hole peg for motor-motor dual task (dorsi-plantar flexion)

  at baseline

• Nine hole peg test- congitive dual task

  Participants are asked to place nine 3.2 cm long sticks into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible and then collect them. This process is timed and recorded in seconds. During the 9-hole peg test for the motor-cognitive dual task, they will be asked to say animal names starting with the letter K.

  At baseline

• 10 meter walk test-single task

  The subject is asked to walk a 10-meter distance at a normal walking pace. To mitigate the effects of acceleration and deceleration, a 2-meter starting and finishing distance is included before and after the 10-meter test area. During the test, the timer starts when the subject's foot crosses the starting line and stops when the subject crosses the finishing line. Two measurements are taken, and the best value is recorded in m/s.

  at baseline

• Ten meter walk test- motor dual task

  The subject is asked to walk a 10-meter distance at a normal walking pace. To mitigate the effects of acceleration and deceleration, a 2-meter starting and finishing distance is included before and after the 10-meter test area. During the test, the timer starts when the subject's foot crosses the starting line and stops when the subject crosses the finishing line. Two measurements are taken, and the best value is recorded in m/s. For the motor-motor dual task, children will be asked to carry a tray containing an empty box with two hands during the 10-meter walking test.

  At baseline

• Ten meter walk test- cognitive dual task

  The subject is asked to walk a 10-meter distance at a normal walking pace. To mitigate the effects of acceleration and deceleration, a 2-meter starting and finishing distance is included before and after the 10-meter test area. During the test, the timer starts when the subject's foot crosses the starting line and stops when the subject crosses the finishing line. Two measurements are taken, and the best value is recorded in m/s. For the motor-cognitive dual task, children will be asked to say animal names starting with the letter K during the 10-meter walking test.

  at baseline

Study Arms (2)

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): All tests will be applied to ADHD children.

Diagnostic Test: test

Control

Healthy Children: All tests will be applied to healthy children.

Diagnostic Test: test

Interventions

test DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Descriptive tests will be applied

ADHD; Control

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 7 Years - 14 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and Healthy Children

You may qualify if:

• Being between the ages of 7 and 16,
• having been diagnosed with ADHD,
• volunteering to participate in the study, or having received parental consent.

You may not qualify if:

• The individual is unwilling to participate in the study or does not have family consent.
• The individual has another known neurological or orthopedic disease.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ipek Kırmacı

Şehitkamil, Gaziantep, 544 261 82 85, 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 Officials

• ipek kırmacı

  GIBTU

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 3 Months
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc.Prof

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 25, 2025
• First Posted: September 2, 2025
• Study Start: September 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 30, 2025
• Study Completion: November 15, 2025
• Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations

TU (1)