Improving Self-regulation in Individuals With ADHD Through Adapted Karate Training

NCT07430436 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Israel tracker

Sponsor

Tel Aviv University

Phase

Not applicable

Started

2026-02-26

Last updated

2026-02-24

Condition(s) studied

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Adapted karate training

Adapted karate training: Participants will undergo adapted karate training practices, 2 hours weekly for two months, with a karate instructor and an Occupational Therapist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD.

Study summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effectiveness of Adaptive Karate Training (AKT) in improving self-regulation and daily function in children with ADHD, exploring the underlying mechanisms.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Is the AKT more effective than no karate training in enhancing functional performance, self-regulation and school QoL?
2. Are poorer executive functions, emotional regulation, and sensory processing associated with higher gains?

Researchers will compare two sequences: (1) A group receiving AKT followed by a no-intervention period; (2) A group receiving no intervention, followed by the AKT intervention, to see if differences are observed between intervention and no-intervention periods, both between groups and within participants over time.

Participants will engage in AKT sessions twice a week, each session lasting 60 minutes, over a period of two months.

Eligibility

Sex

ALL

Min age

6 Years

Max age

12 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed by a developmental neurologist with ADHD * Age 6-12 years * Fluent in Hebrew Exclusion Criteria: * Comorbidity with another psychiatric or neurological diagnosis, or a developmental syndrome * Chronic pain * enrolled in a special education system * substance abuse (i.e., reporting more than 10 cups of alcohol a week) * currently participating in other non-pharmaceutical therapies (e.g., cognitive therapies) started during the past 6 months.

Primary outcome measure(s)

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) — changes in scores between pre (T1-week 0) to T2 (8 weeks later), to T3 (8 weeks post T2).
The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) is a client-centered outcome measure for individuals to identify and prioritize everyday issues that restrict their participation in everyday living. Participants will define three goals, and rate their current performance \& satisfaction for each goal using a 10-point scale. Higher scores indicate better outcomes.
Total number of participants completing the intervention — completing 15 sessions over eight weeks.
Total number of participants completing the AKT, 15 sessions.

Trial sites (1)

Facility	City	Region	Status
Tel Aviv University	Tel Aviv	Israel

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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