Medication vs. Movement in ADHD: Interaction Between Medication and Physical Activity on Neurocognitive Functioning.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Movement during attention-demanding tasks may help compensate for cortical under-arousal in pediatric ADHD patients. However, the influence of medication during movement is unknown. This study assessed the impact of concurrent movement during executive functioning tasks on dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) activation and inhibitory control, with a particular focus on the influence of medication status. Methods: Twenty-six children with ADHD (15 medicated; 11 unmedicated) and 24 children without ADHD performed a Stroop task under two conditions: while remaining seated (Stationary condition) and while pedalling on a desk cycle (Movement condition). Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) was used to measure changes in oxygenated and deoxygenate

SUBMITTER: Hoy BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12562749 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature