Acute Effects of Exercise in College Students With ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Effects of; Exertion, Working Memory
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age between 18 and 25 years.
- University of Wyoming (UW) or Laramie County Community College (LCCC) student.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentations of ADHD (ADHD-HI), as this presentation is unusual in adulthood.
- Use of medications that negatively affect cognitive performance (e.g., sedatives, antipsychotics).
- Pregnancy or trying to become pregnant.
- Non-ambulatory or relying on walking aids for ambulation.
- History of a stroke or an aneurysm.
- High risk for physical exercise contraindications due to genetic/medical conditions (e.g., cardiovascular or pulmonary disease).
- Exercise or physical activity restrictions imposed by a health provider.
Sites / Locations
- University of Wyoming
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Sprint Interval Training
Participants will be scheduled for two in-lab experimental appointments: sprint interval training (SIT) and Non-SIT. During the SIT appointment, the researcher will lead the participant through a set of stretches and three minutes of low-intensity cycling on a Schwinn AD2 Airdyne leg-cycling and arm-cranking ergometer to warm up and increase blood flow to active muscles. Participants will then complete 16 minutes of SIT, consisting of eight bouts of 20 seconds of cycling followed by 100 seconds of rest. Participants will complete computer-based tests of sustained attention and working memory during both the SIT (15 minutes following the exercise) and Non-SIT appointments.