Improving Self-regulation in Individuals With ADHD Through Adapted Karate Training

Sponsor
Tel Aviv University
Study ID
NCT07430436
Status
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
6 Years - 12 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Adapted karate training — OTHER
    Participants will undergo adapted karate training practices, 2 hours weekly for two months, with a karate instructor and an Occupational Therapist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD.

Study Details

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effectiveness of Adaptive Karate Training (AKT) in improving self-regulation and daily function in children with ADHD, exploring the underlying mechanisms. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is the AKT more effective than no karate training in enhancing functional performance, self-regulation and school QoL? 2. Are poorer executive functions, emotional regulation, and sensory processing associated with higher gains? Researchers will compare two sequences: (1) A group receiving AKT followed by a no-intervention period; (2) A group receiving no intervention, followed by the AKT intervention, to see if differences are observed between intervention and no-intervention periods, both between groups and within participants over time. Participants will engage in AKT sessions twice a week, each session lasting 60 minutes, over a period of two months.

Key Dates

First listed
Feb 24, 2026
Start date
Feb 26, 2026
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
Dec 30, 2027
Completion
Dec 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
55 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

  • Experimental: Adapted karate training
    Participants will undergo adapted karate training practices, 2 hours weekly for two months, with a karate instructor and an Occupational Therapist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD.
  • No Intervention: No intervention
    This group will receive no intervention.

Primary Outcome Measure

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) [ Time Frame: changes in scores between pre (T1-week 0) to T2 (8 weeks later), to T3 (8 weeks post T2). ]

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