16-minute workout boosts brainpower in students, study finds
NCT ID NCT06168526
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a short bout of running at different intensities could improve attention and emotional well-being in 120 university students aged 18-24. Participants completed 16-minute sessions of sitting quietly or running at light, moderate, or vigorous levels. Researchers measured attention with a letter-cancellation test and mood with a questionnaire. The goal is to find the best exercise dose for brain health in educational settings.
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Active substance
acute physical activity (running at light, moderate, or vigorous intensity)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify the best exercise dose to boost focus and well-being in students.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to other groups. The effects measured are short-term and may not reflect lasting benefits.
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University Jaume I
Castellon, Castellón, 12071, Spain