Can coordination exercises sharpen Kids' brains more than running?

NCT ID NCT07658404

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study investigates whether coordination-based exercise improves memory and attention in children aged 10 to 12 more than aerobic exercise. Seventy-eight healthy children are randomly assigned to aerobic training, coordination training, or their usual school activities for 14 weeks. Researchers measure working memory and selective attention before and after the program to see which type of exercise benefits cognitive skills most.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: exercise programs (aerobic and coordination)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help schools design physical activities that boost children's cognitive development alongside fitness.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study in healthy children, so results may not apply broadly. The effects on executive functions may be modest or absent.

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

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS (EF) SELECTIVE ATTENTION WORKING MEMORY

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Locations

Istanbul Rumeli University

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34570, Turkey (Türkiye)

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