RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07786532

Effect of Sports Based Structured Cognitive Therapy Program on Attention, Memory and Behavior for School Going Children

Effect of a Sports-Based Structured Cognitive Therapy Program on Attention, Memory, and Behavior in School-Going Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

52 participants

Start Date

Aug 16, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cognitive Functions Attention Problems Behavior Problems

Summary

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of a sports-based structured cognitive therapy program on attention, memory, and behavior in school-going children aged 8-12 years with mild to moderate attention or behavioral difficulties. A total of 52 participants will be randomly allocated to either an experimental group receiving an 8-week sports-based structured cognitive therapy program or a control group receiving conventional physical activity. The intervention will be delivered three times per week. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 using the Stroop Test, Teacher Report Form (TRF), and Behavior Rating Scale to determine changes in attention, memory, and behavior

Eligibility

Min Age: 8 YearsMax Age: 12 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Conventional Physical Activity and a behavioral approach called Sports-Based Structured Cognitive Therapy Program for people with attention problems, behavior problems, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 8 Years to 12 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALSports-Based Structured Cognitive Therapy Program

Participants will receive an 8-week Sports-Based Structured Cognitive Therapy Program delivered three times per week. The program combines structured physical activities with cognitive tasks designed to improve attention, memory, executive function, and behavioral regulation through attention drills, memory exercises, and behavior-regulation games.

BEHAVIORALConventional Physical Activity

Participants will receive conventional physical activity consisting of routine exercise-based activities including warm-up exercises, stretching, balance activities, classroom games, and cool-down exercises for 45-60 minutes per session, three sessions per week for 8 weeks, without structured cognitive training.