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Dance and step your way to better focus: exercise shows promise for ADHD kids

NCT ID NCT07376863

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cukurova University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether two types of structured exercise—Gince Zumba (rhythm-based aerobic dance) and Square Stepping (patterned steps on a mat)—could improve thinking, movement, and behavior in 51 children with ADHD. Kids were randomly assigned to one of the exercise groups or a control group that did no extra activity. After 8 weeks, researchers measured attention, memory, and motor skills to see which exercise helped most.

What this could mean

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Active substance
structured exercise programs (Gince Zumba and Square Stepping)
What this could lead to
If these exercises improve attention, memory, and motor skills, they could offer a non-drug way to help children with ADHD function better in daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (51 children) without a long-term follow-up. The results may not apply to all children with ADHD, and the exercises may not work better than usual activities.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

51 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to read and understand Turkish language * Use of psychostimulant medication for at least 2 months prior to enrollment Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of intellectual disability * Comorbidity of medical or psychiatric * Inability to participate in physical activity

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cukurova University, Faculty of Medicine

    Adana, 01170, Turkey (Türkiye)

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