Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD)NCT07150078
Dual Task and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
An observational study of Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD), run by Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
When motor control deficits, sensory-perceptual deficits, and deficits in attention allocation and executive functions, often seen in ADHD, are accompanied by impairments in attentional allocation and executive function, further difficulties with dual tasks may arise. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 7 to 14 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD)
- What is being tested?
- test
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2025to 15 Nov 2025
- How long will I take part?
- 3 Months
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 7 to 14 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Study population: Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and Healthy Children
Who may be able to join
- Being between the ages of 7 and 16,
- having been diagnosed with ADHD,
- volunteering to participate in the study, or having received parental consent.
Who cannot join
- The individual is unwilling to participate in the study or does not have family consent.
- The individual has another known neurological or orthopedic disease.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Ipek Kırmacı
Şehitkamil, Gaziantep, 544 261 82 85
About this study
Official title: Investigation of Differences in Dual and Single Motor and Cognitive Tasks of Children With Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Compared to Healthy Children
When motor control deficits, sensory-perceptual deficits, and deficits in attention allocation and executive functions, often seen in ADHD, are accompanied by impairments in attentional allocation and executive function, further difficulties with dual tasks may arise. The aim of this study was to compare the performance of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with healthy children on single-motor and dual-motor and motor-cognitive tasks.
Read the detailed description
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder frequently encountered in childhood. Genetic, social, and physical factors play a significant role in ADHD, and it is known that it can cause problems in many areas, including financial costs, family responsibilities, academic performance, and physical and mental health. These children are fidgety, unable to sit still, boredom with sitting for long periods, constantly running or climbing in childhood, but as adults, they remain restless, often climbing walls, have difficulty engaging in quiet activities, begin speaking before the other person has even finished, interrupt others, talk excessively, and have difficulty with tasks that require waiting or taking turns. Hyperactivity is more common in these children during the preschool years. Other characteristics of these children include being stubborn, sleepy, bedwetting, and displaying anger and aggression in response to situations. Motor activity decreases with age. By adulthood, they experience emotional distress. Dual tasking, a common occurrence in daily life, is defined as the simultaneous performance of two tasks that can be performed independently, measured separately, and have different objectives. In dual tasking, motor-motor, motorcognitive, or cognitive-cognitive tasks are performed simultaneously. When motor control deficits, sensory-perceptual deficits, attention allocation, and executive function deficits frequently seen in ADHD coexist, further difficulties with dual tasks may arise.
- Being tested
- test
- Keywords
- dual task, motor performance, cognitive perfomance
- Medical subject headings
- Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
testDiagnostic test
Descriptive tests will be applied
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): All tests will be applied to ADHD children. Receives: Diagnostic Test: test | |
| Control | Healthy Children: All tests will be applied to healthy children. Receives: Diagnostic Test: test |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Nine hole peg test- Single task
Participants are asked to place nine 3.2 cm long sticks into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible and then collect them. This process is timed and recorded in seconds.
Measured: At Baseline
Nine hole peg test-motor dual task
Participants are asked to place nine 3.2 cm long sticks into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible and then collect them. This process is timed and recorded in seconds. Keeping pace with the foot during the 9-hole peg for motor-motor dual task (dorsi-plantar flexion)
Measured: at baseline
Nine hole peg test- congitive dual task
Participants are asked to place nine 3.2 cm long sticks into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible and then collect them. This process is timed and recorded in seconds. During the 9-hole peg test for the motor-cognitive dual task, they will be asked to say animal names starting with the letter K.
Measured: At baseline
10 meter walk test-single task
The subject is asked to walk a 10-meter distance at a normal walking pace. To mitigate the effects of acceleration and deceleration, a 2-meter starting and finishing distance is included before and after the 10-meter test area. During the test, the timer starts when the subject's foot crosses the starting line and stops when the subject crosses the finishing line. Two measurements are taken, and the best value is recorded in m/s.
Measured: at baseline
Ten meter walk test- motor dual task
The subject is asked to walk a 10-meter distance at a normal walking pace. To mitigate the effects of acceleration and deceleration, a 2-meter starting and finishing distance is included before and after the 10-meter test area. During the test, the timer starts when the subject's foot crosses the starting line and stops when the subject crosses the finishing line. Two measurements are taken, and the best value is recorded in m/s. For the motor-motor dual task, children will be asked to carry a tray containing an empty box with two hands during the 10-meter walking test.
Measured: At baseline
Ten meter walk test- cognitive dual task
The subject is asked to walk a 10-meter distance at a normal walking pace. To mitigate the effects of acceleration and deceleration, a 2-meter starting and finishing distance is included before and after the 10-meter test area. During the test, the timer starts when the subject's foot crosses the starting line and stops when the subject crosses the finishing line. Two measurements are taken, and the best value is recorded in m/s. For the motor-cognitive dual task, children will be asked to say animal names starting with the letter K during the 10-meter walking test.
Measured: at baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Sep 2025
- Study start1 Sep 2025
- Primary completion30 Oct 2025
- Study completion15 Nov 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 3 Months
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Zekiye İpek, Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
- Investigators
- ipek kırmacı, Study director, GIBTU
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07150078
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ipekkirmaci.
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 25 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 12 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of Differences in Dual and Single Motor and Cognitive Tasks of Children With Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Compared to Healthy Children
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07150078
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ipekkirmaci.
- Keywords
- dual task, motor performance, cognitive perfomance
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Nov 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
When motor control deficits, sensory-perceptual deficits, and deficits in attention allocation and executive functions, often seen in ADHD, are accompanied by impairments in attentional allocation and executive function, further difficulties with dual tasks may arise. The aim of this study was to compare the performance of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with healthy children on single-motor and dual-motor and motor-cognitive tasks.
Detailed description
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder frequently encountered in childhood. Genetic, social, and physical factors play a significant role in ADHD, and it is known that it can cause problems in many areas, including financial costs, family responsibilities, academic performance, and physical and mental health. These children are fidgety, unable to sit still, boredom with sitting for long periods, constantly running or climbing in childhood, but as adults, they remain restless, often climbing walls, have difficulty engaging in quiet activities, begin speaking before the other person has even finished, interrupt others, talk excessively, and have difficulty with tasks that require waiting or taking turns. Hyperactivity is more common in these children during the preschool years. Other characteristics of these children include being stubborn, sleepy, bedwetting, and displaying anger and aggression in response to situations. Motor activity decreases with age. By adulthood, they experience emotional distress. Dual tasking, a common occurrence in daily life, is defined as the simultaneous performance of two tasks that can be performed independently, measured separately, and have different objectives. In dual tasking, motor-motor, motorcognitive, or cognitive-cognitive tasks are performed simultaneously. When motor control deficits, sensory-perceptual deficits, attention allocation, and executive function deficits frequently seen in ADHD coexist, further difficulties with dual tasks may arise.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 3 Months
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| ADHD | – | Diagnostic Test: testAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): All tests will be applied to ADHD children. |
| Control | – | Diagnostic Test: testHealthy Children: All tests will be applied to healthy children. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 7 to 14 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and Healthy Children
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being between the ages of 7 and 16,
- having been diagnosed with ADHD,
- volunteering to participate in the study, or having received parental consent.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- The individual is unwilling to participate in the study or does not have family consent.
- The individual has another known neurological or orthopedic disease.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| testDescriptive tests will be applied | Diagnostic test | ADHD, Control |
Primary outcome
Nine hole peg test- Single task
Time frame: At Baseline
Participants are asked to place nine 3.2 cm long sticks into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible and then collect them. This process is timed and recorded in seconds.
Nine hole peg test-motor dual task
Time frame: at baseline
Participants are asked to place nine 3.2 cm long sticks into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible and then collect them. This process is timed and recorded in seconds. Keeping pace with the foot during the 9-hole peg for motor-motor dual task (dorsi-plantar flexion)
Nine hole peg test- congitive dual task
Time frame: At baseline
Participants are asked to place nine 3.2 cm long sticks into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible and then collect them. This process is timed and recorded in seconds. During the 9-hole peg test for the motor-cognitive dual task, they will be asked to say animal names starting with the letter K.
10 meter walk test-single task
Time frame: at baseline
The subject is asked to walk a 10-meter distance at a normal walking pace. To mitigate the effects of acceleration and deceleration, a 2-meter starting and finishing distance is included before and after the 10-meter test area. During the test, the timer starts when the subject's foot crosses the starting line and stops when the subject crosses the finishing line. Two measurements are taken, and the best value is recorded in m/s.
Ten meter walk test- motor dual task
Time frame: At baseline
The subject is asked to walk a 10-meter distance at a normal walking pace. To mitigate the effects of acceleration and deceleration, a 2-meter starting and finishing distance is included before and after the 10-meter test area. During the test, the timer starts when the subject's foot crosses the starting line and stops when the subject crosses the finishing line. Two measurements are taken, and the best value is recorded in m/s. For the motor-motor dual task, children will be asked to carry a tray containing an empty box with two hands during the 10-meter walking test.
Ten meter walk test- cognitive dual task
Time frame: at baseline
The subject is asked to walk a 10-meter distance at a normal walking pace. To mitigate the effects of acceleration and deceleration, a 2-meter starting and finishing distance is included before and after the 10-meter test area. During the test, the timer starts when the subject's foot crosses the starting line and stops when the subject crosses the finishing line. Two measurements are taken, and the best value is recorded in m/s. For the motor-cognitive dual task, children will be asked to say animal names starting with the letter K during the 10-meter walking test.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Dec 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
ipek kırmacı study director
GIBTU
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD), run by Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Nine hole peg test- Single task (time frame: At Baseline). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Dec 2025.