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Tai chi for ADHD: could mindful movement ease symptoms?

NCT ID NCT03434509

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether ongoing Tai Chi and mindful movement classes could help children with ADHD improve motor control, attention, and reduce symptoms. Fifteen children took part in one-hour classes twice a week for a year. Researchers measured changes in cognitive control, motor skills, and ADHD severity using computer tasks and parent/teacher surveys.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Tai Chi and mindful movement classes
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to help children with ADHD improve focus and motor control.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 15 children, no control group, and results may not apply to all kids with ADHD. Benefits may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

15 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2017

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children must meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD, based on information from previous participation in "Movement-Based Mindfulness Training for Children with ADHD: A Feasibility Study." Additionally, children must meet criteria on the parent and teacher Conners-3 * Comorbid oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and anxiety disorders are permitted * Stimulants, psychoactive medications, or no medication are allowed Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of Intellectual Disability, Developmental Language Disorder, Reading Disability, or Autism (screened for using the Social Competence Questionnaire (SCQ) * neurologic disorder (e.g., epilepsy, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, Tourette Syndrome) * documented hearing impairment ≥ 25 dB (decibel) loss in either ear. * a Full Scale IQ (Intelligence Quotient) score on the WISC-IV (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children) below 80 * a standard score below 85 on the Word Reading Subtest, regardless of IQ score * foster care * Female participants will be excluded if they are pregnant or may be pregnant

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Conditions

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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ADHD

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • LEAP Facility at Kennedy Krieger Institute

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21211, United States

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