School brain boost: mindfulness + HIIT may sharpen Kids' focus
NCT ID NCT06258941
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
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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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Pioneer Elementary School
RECRUITINGRoyal Center, Indiana, 46978, United States
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