School brain boost: mindfulness + HIIT may sharpen Kids' focus

NCT ID NCT06258941

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Purdue University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether combining mindfulness with short bursts of high-intensity exercise (HIIT) can improve executive function—skills like focus, memory, and self-control—in children aged 8 to 12. Over 12 weeks, 352 kids will do brief sessions of mindfulness, HIIT, both, or sedentary activities during the school day. Researchers will measure changes in thinking speed and accuracy to see if the combo works better than either alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mindfulness and high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward simple school-based routines that help children think and focus better.
What could go wrong: This is an early-phase study in healthy children, so results may not apply broadly. The interventions are brief and effects may be small or short-lived.

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Locations

Pioneer Elementary School
RECRUITING

Royal Center, Indiana, 46978, United States

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