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5-Minute brain breaks may boost student balance and mood

NCT ID NCT07546747

Symptom relief Sponsor: Anhui Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a program called 'Brain Breaks' — short, fun physical activity videos done for 5-10 minutes, five times a week for 8 weeks — could improve balance, emotional regulation, sleep, and resilience in Chinese university students. 103 students aged 18-26 took part, with one group doing the videos and another group not. The main focus was on balance, measured by how much a person sways while standing.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Brain Breaks video-based physical activity program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, no-equipment way for students to improve balance and emotional well-being during their daily routine.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is very short and may not produce lasting changes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

103 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 26 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Full-time university students aged 18-26 years * Able to stand and walk independently * Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Self-reported history of lower extremity injury or surgery in the past 6 months * Diagnosed neurological or vestibular disorders affecting balance * Regular participation in structured balance or physical activity training outside the study * Any medical condition that prevents safe performance of physical activity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jiangsu Vocational College Of Medicine

    Yancheng, Jiangsu, 224000, China

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