Effect of game-based high-intensity interval training program on the executive function of children with ADHD: Protocol of a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common developmental disorder in childhood, with a 5%-6% worldwide prevalence. Children with ADHD often demonstrate impaired executive function, which is closely related to the development of the commonly observed behavioral problems such as inattention, impaired inhibition, and hyperactivity. The purpose of this study is to examine whether a game-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program can improve the executive function of children with ADHD, compared with a traditional structured aerobic exercise program and a non-treatment control group.

Methods/design

A total of 42 children with ADHD will be recruited to participate in this three-arm school-based randomized controlled trial. An 8-week specially

SUBMITTER: Sun F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9333304 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature