Karate classes tested as ADHD therapy for children
NCT ID NCT07430436
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether adapted karate training can improve self-regulation, daily function, and social participation in children aged 6-12 with ADHD. Fifty-five participants will either receive karate training first or wait, then switch. The training involves two 60-minute sessions per week for two months, led by a karate instructor and an occupational therapist.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- adapted karate training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug activity to help children with ADHD manage their symptoms and improve daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 55 participants. The intervention is not yet proven, and results may not apply to all children with ADHD.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv, 6139001, Israel
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