Tai chi and exercise tested as ADHD remedies for college students
NCT ID NCT02688959
First seen Jun 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether Tai Chi or exercise can reduce attention problems in college students with ADHD. Researchers will enroll 145 students and measure changes in inattention symptoms. The goal is to see if these non-drug approaches are feasible and worth studying further.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison, Waisman Center
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Tai Chi and exercise
What this could lead to
If this works, it could offer a non-drug option to help college students with ADHD manage inattention.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility trial, so results may not be conclusive. The interventions may not reduce symptoms significantly.
Conditions
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