Smartwatches could offer an objective measure of ADHD hyperactivity
NCT ID NCT05810636
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether wearable smartwatches can objectively measure activity levels in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Researchers plan to compare activity data from 50 children with ADHD and 50 neurotypical children over a one-month period. The goal is to see if wearable-measured acceleration correlates with standard behavioral questionnaires, potentially offering a new way to quantify hyperactivity.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Garmin Vivosmart wearable device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an objective, wearable-based tool to quantify hyperactivity in children with ADHD, potentially aiding diagnosis and monitoring.
- What could go wrong
- The study is observational and relatively small, so results may not generalize. Wearable data may not fully capture ADHD-related hyperactivity, and correlations with questionnaires could be weak.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2022
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Students from 1st grade to 12th grade who are eligible based on the criteria.
- Ages
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6 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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ADHD group: Inclusion criteria: * DSM-5 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder * 7\~18 years old * Willing to carry smartwatch and smartphone most of the time during one-month study period Exclusion criteria: * Comorbid with major psychiatric disorders (i.e., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or neurodevelopmental disorders (i.e., intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder) * Unable to use smartwatch and smartphone Neurotypical group: Inclusion criteria: * 7\~18 years old without a diagnosis of Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder * Willing to carry smartwatch and smartphone most of the time during one-month study period Exclusion criteria: * Have a diagnosis of major psychiatric disorders (i.e., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or neurodevelopmental disorders (i.e., intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder) * Unable to use smartwatch and smartphone
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Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, 10048, Taiwan
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