Research Studies

Acute Effect of Exercise with Varying Intensities on Executive Functions of Children with ADHD

New York, New York

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End Date September 30, 2024

Primary Contact Zeinab Khodaverdi

Email zk2242@tc.columbia.edu

Phone 646-400-8492


Study Details

Children with ADHD Needed!

ELIGIBILITY

  • Aged between 8-11 years?
  • Have had a diagnosed ADHD?
  • No reported intellectual disability, brain injury, or cardiorespiratory-related disease or comorbid disorder such as Autism?
  • No contraindications to exercise?
  • Not receiving non-pharmacological treatment related to ADHD?

PURPOSE

The purpose of this dissertation study is to examine effects of aerobic exercise on executive functions of children with ADHD

RESEARCH TESTS

A 20-min running/walking of different intensities on a treadmill per visit. Lab measures including: maximal oxygen uptake, cognitive tasks, surveys, body composition, and heart rate monitoring.

COMMITMENT & LOCATION

This study requires one familiarization visit (1 hour) and 3 experimental visits (1 hour per visit) over a maximum period of 1-month. Tests will be completed at EXert Clinic Lab at TC, Columbia University.

INCENTIVE

Up to $50 for completing all study days and tests

INTERESTED? 

Email us at zk2242@tc.columbia.edu

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