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Could playtime sharpen young minds? a trial puts Sports-Based cognitive training to the test

NCT ID NCT07786532

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether an 8-week sports-based structured cognitive therapy program can improve attention, memory, and behavior in school children aged 8-12 who have mild to moderate difficulties. Half the children will do this program three times a week, while the other half does routine physical activity. Researchers will measure changes in attention, memory, and behavior at 4 and 8 weeks to see if combining movement with mental challenges helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Sports-Based Structured Cognitive Therapy Program
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a fun, non-drug way to help children with attention and behavioral challenges improve focus, memory, and self-control in school.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 52 children, so results may not apply broadly. The program's benefits over regular physical activity are not yet proven.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 52 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * School-going children aged 8-12 years. * Children with mild to moderate attention or behavioral difficulties. * Children enrolled in participating primary or secondary schools in Haripur District. * Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: * Children diagnosed with severe neurological or psychiatric disorders. * Children with physical disabilities that prevent participation in sports-based activities. * Children currently participating in another structured cognitive or physical intervention program.

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Conditions

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Behavior psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Attention problems Behavior problems Cognitive functions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gghss Sarai Naimat Khan Haripur

    RECRUITING

    Chak Six Hundred Twenty-four, Kpk, 25000, Pakistan

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