Impact of Structured Exercise Programs on Cognitive, Motor and Behavioral Outcomes in Children With ADHD
Key facts
- Who runs it
- Cukurova University
- Where
- Türkiye1 site in 1 countryChoose a country to see its sites
- Trial code
- Status
- Completed
- People taking part
- 51 people enrolled
- Started
- 12 Feb 2024
- Ended
- 29 May 2025
- Type of study
- Interventional, 3 groupsOne group gets no study treatment, for comparison.
- Treatments tested
- Gince Zumba Exercise
- Square Stepping Exercise
- Record updated
- 29 January 2026
Who can take part
- Age
- 8 years to 12 years
- Sex
- Women and men
- Healthy volunteers
- Cannot take part
The registry criteria, word for word
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Who can take part
- Ability to read and understand Turkish language
- Use of psychostimulant medication for at least 2 months prior to enrollment
Who cannot take part
- Comorbidity of medical or psychiatric
- Diagnosis of intellectual disability
- Inability to participate in physical activity
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About the trial
What the trial wants to find out
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:
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* 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
The 3 groups in the trial
- Gince Zumba GroupTreatment being tested
Participants in this arm received the Gince Zumba exercise program conducted two times per week for eight weeks
Treatment: Gince Zumba Exercise
- Square Stepping GroupTreatment being tested
Participants in this arm received the Square Stepping exercise program conducted two times per week for eight weeks
Treatment: Square Stepping Exercise
- Control GroupNo study treatment, for comparison
Participants in this arm received no regular physical activity for eight weeks
Data and sources
- Registry record
- Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
- Official title
- Effects of Gince Zumba and Square Stepping Exercises on Motor and Cognitive Functions in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Record updated
- 29 January 2026