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Can a judo workout sharpen the mind? a study puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT07798635

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bogazici University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study asks whether judo-specific fitness is linked to better attention and self-control in young male judo athletes. Researchers will compare licensed judokas who train at least three days a week with non-athletes. Judo athletes will do a high-intensity throwing test, and both groups will complete a computer task that measures reaction time and accuracy while ignoring distractions. The goal is to see if judo experience and a single intense exercise session can change cognitive performance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Special Judo Fitness Test (SJFT), a high-intensity judo-specific exercise test
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that judo training boosts attention and self-control, and that a single intense session can temporarily sharpen cognitive performance.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply beyond young male judo athletes, and any cognitive changes could be small or short-lived.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Male participants residing in Istanbul. For the judo group: licensed judo athletes who regularly participate in judo training at least three days per week. For the control group: individuals who are not actively involved in any sports branch. Right-handed participants, as determined using the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory. Participants who provide informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: History of visual impairment. History of neurological disorders. History of psychiatric disorders. History of cardiovascular disease. Current medication use.

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Cognitive performance Inhibitory control Physical fitness Selective attention

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Locations

  • Boğaziçi University

    Istanbul, Türkiye, 34342, Turkey (Türkiye)

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