5-Minute brain breaks may boost student balance and mood

NCT ID NCT07546747

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Anhui Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a program called 'Brain Breaks' — short, fun physical activity videos done for 5-10 minutes, five times a week for 8 weeks — could improve balance, emotional regulation, sleep, and resilience in Chinese university students. 103 students aged 18-26 took part, with one group doing the videos and another group not. The main focus was on balance, measured by how much a person sways while standing.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Brain Breaks video-based physical activity program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, no-equipment way for students to improve balance and emotional well-being during their daily routine.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is very short and may not produce lasting changes.

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DYNAMIC BALANCE POSTURAL BALANCE

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Locations

Jiangsu Vocational College Of Medicine

Yancheng, Jiangsu, 224000, China

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