Effects of high-intensity interval training with mindfulness on children's brain function
Official title: Supporting High-intensity Interval Training With Mindfulness for Enhancing Childhood Executive Function
Run by Purdue University · NCT06270589 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a special workout that combines high-intensity exercises with mindfulness can help improve brain function in kids aged 10-12.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Purdue University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (West Lafayette, Indiana) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 15, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06270589 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy children aged 10-12 years with an IQ of 85 or higher and no cognitive or neurological disorders.
✕Probably not a fit
Children outside the age range or those with cognitive disorders or lower IQs may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This trial investigates how a single session of mindfulness-based high-intensity interval training (MF-HIIT) affects executive function in children aged 10-12. Participants will engage in different activities, including MF-HIIT, mindfulness-only, and high-intensity interval training-only, compared to sitting rest. The study aims to determine which of these activities provides the most significant benefits to cognitive performance and brain function, measured through specific brain wave responses. Each child will visit the lab on five separate occasions, ensuring they have not participated in structured physical activities beforehand.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance cognitive performance in children through innovative exercise and mindfulness techniques.
How similar studies have gone: While there is growing interest in the effects of exercise and mindfulness on cognitive function, this specific combination of MF-HIIT has not been extensively tested, making it a novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 10-12 years old * Intelligence Quotient ≥ 85 * Capable of performing exercise based on pre-participation health screening * No formal diagnosis of cognitive disorders (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and neurological diseases (e.g., epilepsy) Exclusion Criteria: * Age outside of the range of 10-12 years old * Intelligence Quotient \< 85 * No capable of performing exercise based on pre-participation health screening * Has formal diagnosis of cognitive disorders (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and neurological diseases (e.g., epilepsy)
Where it's running
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Lambert, 800 West Stadium Avenue
West Lafayette, Indiana, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Shih-Chun Kao, PhD
- Email: kao28@purdue.edu
- Phone: 765-496-2213
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.