Movement, performance, and ADHD

Movement, performance, and ADHD

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ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the daily lives of many children. An environment where this disorder displays itself more than others is in the classroom. A perspective that is starting to gain some traction is the use of physical activity to help improve classroom learning. We are conducting a study to identify how movement during learning impacts performance and brain activity in children with and without ADHD.

Children with ADHD and
children without ADHD

8 to 12 years old

Fluent in English

Who can participate in this study?

ADHD group: Children will be included if they have a diagnosis of ADHD and are between the ages of 8 and 12.

Control group: Children without ADHD between the ages of 8 and 12. Children must be fully literate and speak fluent English, they must not have neurological or developmental exceptionalities beyond ADHD, they must not be colourblind, and they should be able to participate in light to moderate physical activity.

What is involved?

Children will complete a series of brain games while stationary biking using a desk cycle. They will wear a non-invasive, lightweight, brain imaging cap so we can see how their brains respond to biking and playing brain games. Children will also answer some questions related to their physical activity experiences, likes and dislikes. The entire study takes 1 hour to complete. Compensation is provided.

Principal Investigator & Posting Dates

Principal Investigator: Barbara Fenesi
Study posted on: May 24th, 2023
Recruitment open

Who can I contact to learn more about this study?

For more information about this study please contact:

The WEBB Lab: activebrains2023@gmail.com

 

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