Bow and brain: can archery sharpen your mind?

NCT ID NCT07684729

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gümüşhane Universıty Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether 12 weeks of traditional archery training can improve how well people visualize actions and solve problems. Healthy university students with no archery experience are randomly assigned to either an archery group or a non-exercising control group. Their mental skills are measured before and after the program using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Traditional Archery Training (TAT)
What this could lead to: If archery training boosts mental skills, it could point toward a simple, enjoyable way to sharpen focus and problem-solving in healthy people.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 2 participants, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The psychological benefits of archery remain uncertain.

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

HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS PROBLEM SOLVING PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS SPORT IMAGERY

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Locations

Gumushane Üniversity

Gümüşhane, Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane, 29600, Turkey (Türkiye)

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