Effects of high-intensity interval training with mindfulness on children's brain function
Supporting High-intensity Interval Training With Mindfulness for Enhancing Childhood Executive Function
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Purdue University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (West Lafayette, Indiana) |
| Trial ID | NCT06270589 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy children aged 10-12 years with an IQ of 85 or higher and no cognitive or neurological disorders.
Not a fit: Children outside the age range or those with cognitive disorders or lower IQs may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
West Lafayette, Indiana
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.