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

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Conditions studied: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07430436

Run by

Tel Aviv University

People needed

55

Starts

2026-02-26

Expected to finish

2027-12-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-24

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed by a developmental neurologist with ADHD
• Age 6-12 years
• Fluent in Hebrew

You may not qualify if…

• 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.

Where it is running

• Tel Aviv University — Tel Aviv, Israel

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