Physical activity as treatment for adolescents with ADHD
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN52566984 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN52566984 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | Nil known |
| Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) | Nil known |
| Protocol serial number | Nil known |
| Sponsor | Center for Clinical Research, Västerås |
| Funder | Landstinget Västmanland |
- Submission date
- 04/03/2020
- Registration date
- 27/04/2020
- Last edited
- 19/06/2023
- Recruitment status
- Stopped
- Overall study status
- Stopped
- Condition category
- Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Physical activity is important for overall health, both physical and mental health. Young people with good health find schoolwork easier according to a growing number of studies. Sufficient daily physical activity improves memory and concentration. One problem today is that many young people do not reach the recommendations for daily activity to maintain good health. The aim of this project is to investigate whether structured and regular physical activity can have a positive effect on adolescents with ADHD and other mental and physical symptoms connected with ADHD.
Who can participate?
Patients aged 13-17 with an ADHD diagnosis in Child- and adolescent psychiatric (CAP) clinics in Västerås and Gävle.
What does the study involve?
All participants will be randomly allocated to one of two treatment options over a 14 week period. Training group: Continuing regular treatment at CAP, adding an exercise program in groups of 10-12 participants 1h/3 times per week. The exercise program will be led by a personal trainer (PT) who provides personalized support. Control group: Regular treatment at CAP.
Measures: at baseline, after 14 weeks, and after 1 year
Symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, quality of life and level of functioning will be assessed through questionnaires to parents and child. Physical parameters will be measured through clinical examination, blood-samples and by wearing accelerometer. Nutrition and dietary habits will be self-registered.
An interview with a sample of participants will be performed after the intervention. This will also include drop-outs from the study.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participation?
The results of this study will contribute to an enhanced knowledge of complimentary treatment options for adolescents with ADHD. Increased physical activity may also be of great value for participating adolescents. The possible risks could be that some participants may find the physical exercise and the blood-sampling uncomfortable. Another possible risk is that a participant who chooses to drop out of the study may conceive this as a personal failure. By using a PT who can provide individualized support, we hope to minimize this risk.
Where is the study run from?
Child- and adolescent psychiatry clinics in Västerås and Gävle, Sweden.
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
October 2019 to June 2023
Who is funding the study?
The county of Västmanland, Sweden.
Who is the main contact?
MD PhD Eva Norén Selinus
eva.noren.selinus@regionvastmanland.se
Contact information
Scientific
BUP mottagningen
Västmanlands sjukhus
ingång 24
Västerås
721 89
Sweden
 ORCID ID |
0000-0002-6104-7836 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +46 (0)21-173000 |
| eva.noren.selinus@regionvastmanland.se |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomized controlled multicenter trial |
| Secondary study design | Qualitative content analysis |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | The effect of physical activity as treatment on ADHD symptoms in adolescents with ADHD |
| Study acronym | PA-ADHD |
| Study objectives | Increased level of physical acitivity could be protective concerning physical and mental health, and psychosocial outcomes, for adolescents with ADHD. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approved 24/02/2020, Swedish Ethical Review Authority (Etikprövningsmyndigheten, Box 2110, 75002 Uppsala, Sweden; +46-10-475 08 00; registrator@etikprovning.se), ref: 2019-04827 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
| Intervention | Structured physical activity in groups led by a personal trainer (PT) consisting of indoor aerobic exercise combined with weight training. 60 minutes, three times a week, 14 weeks. Randomized according to sex and age by sealed envelope. |
| Intervention type | Behavioural |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Symptoms of ADHD, self- and parent-rated and by Swanson, Nolan and Pelham Questionnaire (SNAP-IV) at baseline, after 14-weeks of intervention, and after 1 year |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
At baseline, after 14-week intervention, and after 1 year: |
| Completion date | 30/06/2023 |
| Reason abandoned (if study stopped) | Lack of staff/facilities/resources |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Child |
| Lower age limit | 13 Years |
| Upper age limit | 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 116 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1.Diagnosis of ADHD 2. Patient at child psychiatric section in Västerås or Gävle 3. Age: 13-17 years 4. Stable medication at study-start |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Suicidality 2. Eating disorder 3. Substance abuse 4. Intellectual impairment |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/09/2020 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/03/2022 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Sweden
Study participating centres
Västerås
721 89
Sweden
Box 804
Gävle
801 30
Sweden
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Data sharing statement to be made available at a later date |
| IPD sharing plan | The current data sharing plans for this study are unknown and will be available at a later date |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
19/06/2023: The study was not started, marked as stopped.
30/03/2020: Trial’s existence confirmed by Swedish Ethical Review Authority (Etikprövningsmyndigheten)
