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Occupational Therapy-Based Dance Program for Children With ADHD
Sponsor: IREM CEYHAN
Summary
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition that can affect children's attention, movement, balance, sensory processing, and self-esteem. These difficulties may interfere with participation in daily activities, school performance, and social interactions. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate whether an occupational therapy-based dance program can improve cognitive-motor performance, self-esteem, functional balance, and sensory processing in children with ADHD. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving a structured 5-week occupational therapy-based dance program or a control group receiving no intervention during the study period. Outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention using standardized assessment tools. The study hypothesizes that children who participate in the occupational therapy-based dance program will demonstrate greater improvements in cognitive-motor performance, self-esteem, functional balance, and sensory processing than children in the control group.
Official title: Effects of an Occupational Therapy-Based Dance Program on Cognitive-Motor Performance, Self-Esteem, Functional Balance, and Sensory Processing in Children With ADHD: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2026-06-10
Last Updated
2026-07-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Occupational Therapy-Based Dance Program
Participants received a structured occupational therapy-based dance program for 5 weeks, consisting of two 45-minute sessions per week (10 sessions in total). The intervention included rhythm- and movement-based activities designed to improve cognitive-motor performance, self-esteem, functional balance, and sensory processing. Sessions were conducted by an occupational therapist following a standardized intervention protocol.
Locations (1)
Hacettepe University, Department of Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Unit
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)