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Five-Minute workout may sharpen your mind, tiny study hints
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a brain chemical called BDNF changes throughout the day and if a short, intense five-minute workout can raise BDNF levels and improve thinking. Fifteen healthy adults aged 18-40 completed thinking tests and gave blood samples before and after exercise…
Matched conditions: BDNF
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Padova • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Soccer study: limiting touches may change brain response
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how two types of small-sided soccer games affect a brain chemical called BDNF and thinking skills in 32 semi-professional male players. One game allowed free play, while the other limited players to two touches on the ball. Researchers measured BDNF, lactate,…
Matched conditions: BDNF
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aksaray University Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can a quick sprint boost your brain? study tests running intensity on mental performance
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how a single session of running at different intensities changes a blood marker linked to brain health (BDNF) and affects attention and self-control in healthy young men aged 18-25. Twelve participants will complete four sessions: low-intensity running, modera…
Matched conditions: BDNF
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aksaray University Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a quick run boost your brain? small study tests exercise intensity on brain health
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how low, moderate, and high-intensity exercise affect brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a chemical important for brain health, and thinking skills in 12 healthy young adults aged 18-25. Participants did different exercise sessions and a rest…
Matched conditions: BDNF
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aksaray University Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can your workout boost brain health? small study tests exercise intensity
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how different exercise intensities affect BDNF, a protein important for brain health. Twelve healthy young adults did three types of running: low, moderate, and high intensity. Researchers measured BDNF and lactate levels before and after each session to see …
Matched conditions: BDNF
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aksaray University Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:20 UTC