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Boxing sharpens teen minds? study tests attention boost

NCT ID NCT07688616

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Anhui Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether one year of boxing training can improve attention in adolescent athletes aged 13-15. Researchers will use the Attention Network Test to measure changes in alerting, orienting, and executive control. The goal is to understand how boxing affects brain function and provide evidence for optimizing training and safety in young boxers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Boxing training (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If boxing improves attention networks, it could support using combat sports to boost cognitive function in young athletes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy teens, so results may not apply to other groups or prove lasting benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ATTENTION HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Anhui Medical University

    Hefei, Anhui, 230000, China

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