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Breakfast and exercise may boost classroom focus in children

NCT ID NCT06555627

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a high-protein breakfast and morning exercise, alone or together, improve children's focus and behavior in the classroom. About 40 children aged 6-11 will be split into four groups: both breakfast and exercise, breakfast only, exercise only, or neither. Researchers will observe classroom engagement and measure brain blood flow using a special helmet.

What this could mean

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Active substance
High-protein breakfast and morning exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple, non-drug ways to improve classroom engagement in elementary school children.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, short-term study (46 children, one week). Results may not apply to all kids or schools, and the effects could be small or inconsistent.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

46 people

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Started

Feb 2025

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 11 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 6-11 years old * Enrolled at the participating school Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 5 years old * Older than 12 years old * Not enrolled in a participating school * Allergic to dairy or gluten

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Child development

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Locations

  • Altus Academy

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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