Clinical trials: Executive Function
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Motor-Cognitive Integrated Intervention for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of an Action Observation and Motor Imagery (AOMI) combined with Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) intervention for children aged 7 to 11 years with Developmental…
- Trial name
- NCT07486856
- Testing
- Action Observation and Motor Imagery (AOMI) Training, Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) Training, General Physical Activities
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Cognitive Change, Child Development
Conectar Jugando: Board Games in Elementary Classrooms (6-12 Years Old) to Improve Executive Functions
Executive functions are cognitive processes that have been frequently related to adequate academic performance in the scientific literature.
- Trial name
- CJ-Aula (NCT05143294)
- Testing
- Conectar Jugando Classroom Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brain In Game scientific-technical service
Motor Development, Balance
Balance-Cognitive-Strength Training for Balance, Inhibitory Control, and Gait in Preschool Children
This randomized controlled study evaluated whether an 8-week balance-cognitive-strength training program improved balance ability, inhibitory control, and gait performance in preschool children aged 3 to 6 years.
- Conditions
- Motor Development, Balance, Healthy Children, Gait
- Trial name
- BCS-Preschool (NCT07689474)
- Testing
- Balance-Cognitive-Strength Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aiyoudong Children and Youth Sports Health Research Institute
Executive Functions (EF), Cognitive Development
Development of Executive Functions in Children and Adolescents: Establishment of a Reference Norm for the Assessment of Executive Functions in Ecological Settings (eEFEe Tool)
The aim of this interventional study is to develop a normative reference for the ecological assessment of executive functions in children and adolescents using the eEFEe tool.
- Conditions
- Executive Functions (EF), Cognitive Development, Normative Data
- Trial name
- DFEE (NCT07654920)
- Testing
- eEFEe Ecological Assessment and Standardized Testing
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Mutualiste de Rééducation et de Réadaptation Fonctionnelles de Kerpape
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Metabolic Pathway of Tryptophan and Executive Dysfunction in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The present project is to identify the relationship between ADHD and the metabolites of tryptophan.
- Trial name
- NCT03901859
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Internet Addiction Disorder
Examining of Occupational Balance, Executive Functions, and Quality of Life of Adolescents with Internet Gaming Disorder
Internet gaming disorder leads to social problems and isolation, neglect of daily responsibilities, behavioral disorders, and cognitive and physical impairments.
- Trial name
- NCT06497166
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Investigation of the Association of Multimodal Neuroimaging and Peripheral Biomarkers With Executive Functions and Emotional Regulation in Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
The purpose of this observational study is to investigate the relationships among resting-state brain connectivity, peripheral blood biomarkers, executive functions, and emotional regulation in adolescents with…
- Trial name
- NCT07800117
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Child Behavior Disorders
Impact of General Anesthesia in Childhood on Cognitive Processes
This study aims to evaluate the potential long-term cognitive effects of general anesthesia administered before the age of 4. Specifically, it investigates executive functions-including inhibition, working memory, and cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT07141797
- Testing
- Executive functions assessment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Executive Function in Healthy Adolescents, Physical Fitness
Effects of Weekly Basketball Training Distribution on Executive Function in Adolescents
his study examined whether different ways of distributing the same weekly amount of basketball training affect executive function in adolescents.
- Conditions
- Executive Function in Healthy Adolescents, Physical Fitness, Adolescent Development
- Trial name
- VMBT-EF (NCT07749144)
- Testing
- Weekday-Distributed Basketball Training, Weekend-Concentrated Basketball Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xi'an Medical University
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mood Disorders
Multidimensional Measurement of Psychopharmacological Treatment Response
The study examines actigraphic, observational, psychometric and associated repeated measurements obtained prior to and during psychopharmacological treatment.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mood Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT01184235
- Testing
- Pharmacological Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Child Psychopharmacology Institute
Healthy, Adolescent
Physical Activity on Motor Competence, Cognitive Function and Mood in Adolescents
The study aimed to determine the effect of coordinative-based physical activity practices on motor competence, cognitive function and mood levels of adolescent boys.
- Trial name
- NCT07111780
- Testing
- "Coordinative-Based Physical Activity Practices" training group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Namik Kemal University
Healthy Children, Preterm Birth
Executive Training and Brain in Children
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a daily executive training to cognitive inhibition, working memory or mindfulness as compared to an active control condition has a near- and far-transfer impact on brain and…
- Trial name
- APEX (NCT02989116)
- Testing
- Inhibition training, Working memory training, Mindfulness training
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Contribution of Attachment and Educational Practices in the Expression of ADHD in School-aged Children
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by the presence of persistent signs of associated hyperactivity-impulsivity and/or inattention that impair the child's functioning or development.
- Trial name
- CASPI-ADHD (NCT04337125)
- Testing
- Neuropsychological and attachment/parenting assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital
Executive Functions (EF), Working Memory
Beyond Aerobic Fitness: Effects of Coordination and Aerobic Exercise on Executive Functions in School-Aged Children
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of aerobic exercise and coordination-based exercise on executive functions in school-aged children aged 10 to 12 years.
- Conditions
- Executive Functions (EF), Working Memory, Selective Attention
- Trial name
- NCT07658404
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise Program, Coordination Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
The Effects of Exercise on Executive Functions
The Effects of Exercise on Executive Functions
The purpose of this research is to develop an assessment protocol that can be used to study the effect of different intensities of exercise on executive functions (EF: attention, working memory, inhibition, and cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT03852368
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Body Composition, Executive Functioning
Early Genetic and Environmental Influences on Eating - The Baylor Infant Twins Study
The purpose of this study is to better understand the genetic and environmental etiology of early infant effortful control and infant feeding behaviors, and preschool executive functioning and eating behaviors.
- Conditions
- Body Composition, Executive Functioning, Temperament
- Trial name
- BITS (NCT04306523)
- Testing
- Observation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Child Development, Motor Skills
Motor-Focused Exercise and Brain Development in Preschool Children
This study will test whether a structured motor-focused exercise program can improve both brain function and gross motor skills in preschool children.
- Conditions
- Child Development, Motor Skills, Neurodevelopment, Brain Function
- Trial name
- MoBraD (NCT07307742)
- Testing
- Motor-Focused Physical Education, Ordinary Physical Education
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hunan Normal University
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders
Low-dose vs. Normal-dose Psychostimulants on Executive Functions in Individuals With ADHD
This double-blind crossover study aims to compare cognitive performance (e.g., working memory, selective attention and cognitive flexibility) of children ages 6-18 years diagnosed with ADHD of the combined type (ADHD-C) or…
- Trial name
- NCT02167048
- Testing
- Psychostimulants
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Family Health, Child Health
Healthy Children 2021 Study in Childcare Centers
In Portugal, 17.3% of children under 10 years old are overweight and 7.7% are obese. Research has shown the implementation of healthy lifestyle promotion programs and obesity prevention, however "best practices" are far from…
- Conditions
- Family Health, Child Health, Sleep, Child
- Trial name
- HC2021 (NCT04082247)
- Testing
- The education and training of early childhood educators and their intervention on children
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minho
Creativity, Executive Function (Cognition)
Active Breaks and Executive Function in Scholars
This study aims to examine whether short bouts of exercise (10 minutes) performed during the school day can improve thinking skills, creativity and emotional wellbeing in primary school children.
- Conditions
- Creativity, Executive Function (Cognition), Psychological Wellbeing
- Trial name
- ACTISTOP (NCT07538453)
- Testing
- Active Break
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Jaume I