Exercise may boost motor skills and focus in kids with ADHD

NCT ID NCT04279652

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a combined exercise program (aerobic, balance, coordination, and strengthening) in 30 children aged 7–12 with ADHD. The goal was to see if exercise improves motor skills, physical fitness, and thinking. The program lasted several weeks and included warm-up, main exercises, and cool-down. Results may show whether exercise can be a helpful addition to standard ADHD treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: combined exercise program (aerobic, balance, strengthening, and coordination exercises)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children with ADHD move better, think more clearly, and feel calmer.
What could go wrong: This was a very small study (30 children) with no control group, so results may not apply to all kids with ADHD. Exercise may not help everyone, and benefits might be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADHD EXERCISE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hacettepe University

Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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