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Methylphenidate and baseball playing in ADHD children : who 's on first ? The effects of 0.3 and 0.6 mg/kg methylphenidate were analyzed in a double-blind , placebo-controlled , cross-over study in which 17 boys ( ages 7.8-9.9 years ) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) played in baseball games . Drug effects were evaluated on children 's attention during the game , as indicated by their on-task behavior on the field and their ability to answer questions about the status of the game at all times . Judgment during batting , batting skill during the game , and performance on skill drills prior to the game were also assessed as a function of medication . Results revealed that methylphenidate had a beneficial effect on attending during the game .
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Intervention_Pharmacological
Methylphenidate
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Intervention_Pharmacological
0.3 and 0.6 mg/kg methylphenidate
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Intervention_Control
placebo-controlled
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Intervention_Pharmacological
methylphenidate
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Outcome_Mental
attention during the game
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Outcome_Mental
ability to answer questions
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Outcome_Mental
Judgment during batting , batting skill during the game , and performance on skill drills prior to the game
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Participant_Condition
ADHD children :
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Participant_Condition
17 boys
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Participant_Age
ages 7.8-9.9 years )