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Improving Self-regulation in Individuals With ADHD Through Adapted Karate Training
Sponsor: Tel Aviv University
Summary
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.
Official title: Improving Self-regulation, Social Participation, and Functional Performance in Individuals With ADHD Through Adapted Karate Training: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
55
Start Date
2026-02-26
Completion Date
2027-12-30
Last Updated
2026-02-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
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.
Locations (1)
Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv, Israel