Effects of Desk-Bike Cycling on Phonological Working Memory Performance in Adolescents With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

We investigated the effects of active workstations on cognitive control functions in individuals diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In a fully counterbalanced randomized design, we examined cycling desk bike phonological working memory (WM) 18 adolescents ADHD. Adolescents performed WM test across two separate sessions during which they either cycled or not. It was hypothesized that participants would perform better task while as compared to seated-rest. Results showed total performance not affected by desk-bike cycling. Exploratory analyses suggested more difficult trials (i.e., high demands) is beneficial for performance. More research needed shed light how difficulty moderates potential compensatory effect adolescent ADHD participants.