Does harder exercise boost brain power? small study investigates

NCT ID NCT07137611

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at how different exercise levels (low, moderate, high) affect brain chemicals like BDNF and thinking skills in 12 healthy young adults aged 18-25. Participants did four sessions: high-intensity intervals, moderate or low continuous exercise, or rest. The goal was to understand the link between exercise intensity, brain chemicals, and mental performance, not to treat any disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aksaray University

    Aksaray, Center, 68000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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