Can archery sharpen the mind and lift the mood? a trial takes aim at depression and sleep

NCT ID NCT07738809

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, China Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This trial explores whether an archery exercise program can improve sleep quality, emotional well-being, and brain function in college students who have depressive symptoms. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an 8-week archery training program or their usual routine. Researchers will measure changes in mood, sleep, and brain activity using questionnaires and EEG to see if archery has immediate and lasting benefits.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Archery exercise program
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease depressive symptoms and improve sleep in young adults, potentially informing mental health interventions on campuses.
What could go wrong: This is an exploratory trial with a small sample size, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable. The effects of archery specifically, rather than exercise in general, are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression insomnia Motor Activity Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS SLEEP DISTURBANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Shanghai University of Sport

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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