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Tiny moves, big brain boost? study tests 5-Minute desk exercises

NCT ID NCT06703424

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Chia Yong Hwa Michael Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether two simple, light exercises—sit-cycling and stand-twisting—done for just 5 minutes could improve brain function, reduce sleepiness, and ease back pain in university students who don't exercise much. 23 inactive students took part, and researchers measured their brain activity, thinking speed, and self-reported comfort. The goal was to see if these easy movements could offer quick benefits for focus and well-being.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

23 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

21 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * NTU-NIE university student, between 21 and 30 years old, do not meet physical activity guidelines (150 mins of weekly MVPA) Exclusion Criteria: * taking blood-pressure lowering medication * physically active (150 mins or more of weekly MVPA) * deemed not physically fit to participate in physical activity based on responses to Get Active Questionnaire

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Conditions

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Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pre-frontal cortical oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin levels

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Block 5 Physical Education and Sport Science

    Singapore, Singapore, Singapore