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Effects of Ritalin on Postural Stability of Hyper Active Children
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by Soroka University Medical Center, May 2007
Sponsored by: Soroka University Medical Center
Information provided by: Soroka University Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00485797
  Purpose

Experimental design overview The proposed project is a prospective experimental study design. Children (age <15) suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that their Parents willing to participate in the study will be tested with well-established measuring techniques of Balance control before and 1 hour after taking of Methylphenidate (Ritalin) in the movement and Rehabilitation Laboratory at BGU. An automated algorithm will be used to extract standardized stabilogram-diffusion parameters from each of the COP data sets collected during quiet standing. These parameters include diffusion coefficients, critical displacement, critical time and scaling exponents for both lateral and anterior-posterior sway directions (Collins & De Luca, 1993). For each of the conditions (before and 1 hour after the use of Ritalin) in three task conditions single task; dual task (concentrating and identifying specific music); and just Listening to a relaxing music. Participants will be required to stand on the platform 10 times for 30 s. For each trial, they will be instructed to sway as little as possible.


Condition Intervention
Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Drug: Ritalin

MedlinePlus related topics: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Drug Information available for: Methylphenidate hydrochloride Methylphenidate
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study
Official Title: Effects of Methylphenidate on Postural Stability of Children Suffer From Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Under Single and Dual Task Conditions.

Further study details as provided by Soroka University Medical Center:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Postural sway measures [ Time Frame: Time 1: pre test` and hour later time 2: post testinng proceedure ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Estimated Enrollment: 30
Study Start Date: October 2007
Estimated Study Completion Date: June 2008
Estimated Primary Completion Date: March 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Intervention Details:
    Drug: Ritalin
    The effect of ritalin on postural stability of ADHD childrens will be measured using RCT study design
  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   6 Years to 12 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 6-12 years old
  • Diagnosed as ADHD childrens by a neurologist
  • Taking methylphenidate (Ritalin)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children who suffer from CP, or other neurological disease
  • Children who suffer from psychiatric state
  • Children who suffer from orthopedic condition (1/2 a year after a fracture in the lower limb)
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00485797

Contacts
Contact: Itsahk Melzer, Dr 972-8-6477727 itzikm@bgu.ac.il

Locations
Israel
SorokaUMC Recruiting
Beer-Sheva, Israel
Contact: Itshak Melzer, PhD     972-8-647727     itzikm@bgu.ac.il    
Sponsors and Collaborators
Soroka University Medical Center
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Itshak Melzer, Dr Ben-gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
Study Chair: Zmir Shorer, Dr Soroka Medical Centar
Study Director: Press Yossi, Prof Soroka Medical Center
  More Information

Responsible Party: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ( Itshak Melzer PhD, PT )
Study ID Numbers: SOR454707CTIL, MZ4547
Study First Received: June 12, 2007
Last Updated: March 11, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00485797  
Health Authority: Israel: Clalit Health Service

Keywords provided by Soroka University Medical Center:
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Dual tasking
Postural Control
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
The focus of the study is To explore the effects of Ritalin on postural control in ADHD Children, during single and dual task conditions.

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Signs and Symptoms
Dopamine
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Mental Disorders
Mental Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood
Methylphenidate
Neurologic Manifestations
Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Hyperkinesis
Dyskinesias

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors
Neurotransmitter Agents
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
Disease
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Nervous System Diseases
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Pharmacologic Actions
Pathologic Processes
Therapeutic Uses
Dopamine Agents
Central Nervous System Agents

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 16, 2009