ADHD study tests if treadmill and balance exercises boost brain power
NCT ID NCT07499427
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether different types of exercise—like treadmill running, balance training, or a mix of balance and thinking tasks—could improve ADHD symptoms and brain function in college students. It planned to enroll 130 students with ADHD and compare them to healthy students. However, the study was terminated early, so we don't have final results on whether these exercises actually help.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- aerobic treadmill training, progressive balance training, cognitive-balance dual-task training
- What this could lead to
- If it had succeeded, this could point toward a non-drug exercise program to help college students manage ADHD symptoms and improve focus.
- What could go wrong
- The study was terminated before completion, so we don't have clear results. It was also small and early-stage, so any benefits are uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beijing Normal University
Beijing, China
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