scholarly journals Exercise improves executive function and achievement and alters brain activation in overweight children: A randomized, controlled trial.

2011 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine L. Davis ◽  
Phillip D. Tomporowski ◽  
Jennifer E. McDowell ◽  
Benjamin P. Austin ◽  
Patricia H. Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Brain Activation ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Can Movement Games Enhance Executive Function in Overweight Children? A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 527-535
Author(s):  
Chien-Chih Chou ◽  
Kuan-Chou Chen ◽  
Mei-Yao Huang ◽  
Hsin-Yu Tu ◽  
Chung-Ju Huang
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Performance Improvement ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
Attentional Function ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Physical And Health Education ◽  
Neuropsychological Tasks

Purpose: This study determines the effect of movement games on executive function among overweight children. Methods: Forty-four overweight children received an intervention of movement games, and 40 overweight children participated in original physical education lessons. An intervention of movement games was conducted three times a week for 8 consecutive weeks. Neuropsychological tasks and the Stroop and determination tests were assessed pre- and postintervention. Results: The results indicated that movement games enhanced the children’s performance in the inhibitory control and attentional function, particularly in the interference tendency condition, whereas no performance improvement was noted in the original physical education lessons. Conclusion: The findings indicate that movement games can be utilized as a useful intervention for improving the attentional and inhibitory problems of overweight children. School authorities should consider incorporating these activities into programs related to physical and health education.

scholarly journals Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial of home-based computerized executive function training for children with cerebral palsy

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
María García-Galant ◽  
montse blasco ◽  
Lee Reid ◽  
kerstin Pannek ◽  
David Leiva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Brain Plasticity ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Brain Mri ◽  
Executive Dysfunction ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Images ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Home Based

IntroductionCerebral palsy (CP) is frequently associated with specific cognitive impairments, such as executive dysfunction which are related to participation and quality of life (QOL). The proposed study will examine whether a computerized executive function (EF) training programme could provide superior benefits for executive functioning, participation, QOL and brain plasticity, as compared to usual care.Methods and analysisA single-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) design will be performed. Thirty children with CP aged 8 to 12 years will participate in a home-based computerized multi-modal executive training programme (12 weeks, 5 days a week, 30 min a day training, total dose= 30h). Thirty children with CP matched by age, sex, motor and intelligence quotient (IQ) will compose the waitlist group. Cognitive, behavioural, emotional, participation and QOL measures will be obtained at three time points: before, immediately after and 9 months after completing the training. Additionally, structural and functional (resting state) magnetic resonance images (MRI) will be obtained in a subsample of 15 children from each group. Outcomes between groups will be compared following standard principles for RCTs.The study will test whether the cognitive training programme exerts a positive effect not only on neuropsychological and daily functioning of children with CP but also on other measures such as participation and QOL. We will also use brain MRI to test brain functional and structural changes after the intervention.If this on-line and home-based training programme proves effective, it could be a cost-effective intervention with short- and long-term effects on EF, participation or QOL in CP.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on aggressive behavior in children with ADHD and emotion dysregulation: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cécile Vacher ◽  
Lucia Romo ◽  
Diane Purper-Ouakil
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Abstract • Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is frequently associated with emotional dysregulation (ED). ED is characterized by excessive and inappropriate emotional reactions compared to social norms, uncontrolled and rapid shifts in emotion, and attention focused on emotional stimuli. Few studies have evaluated non-pharmacological interventions to improve ED in children with ADHD. The current randomized controlled trial assesses the efficacy of a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention compared with a theater-based intervention (TBI) in children with ADHD and ED. • Methods: Sixty-eight 7 to 13-year-old children with ADHD and ED will be recruited and randomly assigned to the CBT or TBI group. CBT aims to reduce ED by teaching anger management strategies. TBI seeks to reduce ED by improving emotion understanding and expression through mimics and movement. In both groups, children participate in 15 one-hour sessions, and parents participate in 8 sessions of a parent management program. The primary outcome measure is the change in the “Aggression” sub-score of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Secondary outcome measures include overall impairment (Children’s Global Assessment Scale, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire), personality profile (Hierarchical Personality Inventory for Children), executive function (Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Function), quality of life (Kidscreen-27), parental stress (Parenting Stress Index, 4th edition), parental depression (Beck Depression Inventory-II), and impact of child disorders on the quality of the family life (Parental Quality of Life and Developmental Disorder). • Discussion: Children with ADHD and ED are at risk of functional impairment and poor outcomes, and have specific therapeutic needs. This randomized controlled trial wants to assess non-pharmacological treatment options for this population. • Trial registration:Clinicaltrials.gov. Number: NCT03176108. Registered on June 5, 2017

scholarly journals Core stabilization exercises impact on balance and foot pressure distribution in overweight children: A randomized controlled trial protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 724
Author(s):  
Kanu Goyal ◽  
Manu Goyal ◽  
Asir John Samuel
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Trial Protocol ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
Foot Pressure ◽  
Core Stabilization ◽  
Randomized Controlled

INTRODUÇÃO: O excesso de pesso em crianças tem sido associado com perda na função neuromuscular e desequilíbrio postural. Exercícios de estabilização têm demonstrado sucesso no tratamento de crianças com paralisia cerebral e com síndrome de Down. No entanto, sua eficácia não foi testada com crianças com excesso de peso. OBJETIVO: Medir a eficácia de exercícios de estabilização postural no equilíbrio estático e dinâmico e na distribuição da pressão plantar em crianças com excesso de peso. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Protocolo de um ensaio clínico randomizado paralelo não cego comparando pré e pós-teste.  Serão recrutados 52 (26 em cada grupo) participantes com idade de 8 a 16 anos, meninos e meninas com índice de massa corpórea (IMC) entre os percentis de crescimento de 85 e 95 de acordo com a idade. As variáveis serão a distribuição da pressão plantar com duplo apoio, aopio unipodal, teste de alcance e a projeção do centro de força. O protocolo de exercícios de estabilização será oferecido ao grupo experimental 3 vezes por semana durante 6 semanas. Estatística descritiva e inferencial serão aplicadas após a realização de testes de normalidade da distribuição (teste T ou Wilcoxon ou Mann-Whitney) considerando significâncai de 0,05. RESULTADOS ESPERADOS: Os resultados do presente estudo oferecerá a primeira evidência sobre a eficácia de exercícios de estabilização em crianças com excesso de peso. Espera-se uma maior compreensão clínica dos exercícios de estabilização em crianças com excesso de peso. Geração de dados para a incorporação de atividades da vida diária qie favoreçam o desenvolvimento global e crescimento. NÚMERO DE REGISTO DO ENSAIO CLÍNICO: NCT04315220 registados em 19 deth Março 2020. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT04315220

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