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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It affects approximately 5-8% of children globally, with around 60-70% of cases persisting into adulthood. ADHD has significant implications for educational attainment, social interactions, and occupational success.
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Enhanced Machine Learning Approach to ADHD Classification Using Actigraphy Data.

Georgios Feretzakis¹, Iris Boufeas², Sophia Fotakidis³

¹School of Science and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Patras, Greece.

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|July 1, 2025

Summary

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Actigraphy, a wearable sensor, shows promise in objectively classifying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Machine learning analysis of daily activity patterns, including day-night transitions, accurately identified ADHD status in a pilot study.

Keywords:

ADHD Classification Clinical Decision Support Machine learning

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychiatry
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis is complex, often relying on subjective clinical assessments.
The heterogeneous nature of ADHD presentation complicates accurate and objective diagnosis.
Objective biomarkers for ADHD are needed to improve diagnostic accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the efficacy of actigraphy data combined with machine learning for ADHD classification.
To identify novel actigraphy-derived features predictive of ADHD status.
To establish a foundation for objective ADHD diagnosis using wearable sensor technology.

Main Methods:

Collected daily activity data from 45 participants (23 with ADHD, 22 without ADHD) using actigraphy.
Extracted features related to temporal patterns, activity transitions, and circadian rhythms.
Evaluated multiple machine learning models, including Support Vector Machines (SVM), for classification accuracy.

Main Results:

Support Vector Machines achieved the highest classification performance with an F1 score of 0.779.
Key predictive features included day-night activity transitions, activity burst rates, and established clinical scales.
Actigraphy data successfully differentiated between individuals with and without ADHD.

Conclusions:

Actigraphy, when analyzed with machine learning, offers a promising objective method for ADHD classification.
Identified specific activity patterns as potential biomarkers for ADHD.
Findings support further validation in larger cohorts to refine objective ADHD diagnostic tools.