10-Minute walk or game sharpens student focus after lectures
NCT ID NCT07624084
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether brief physical activity breaks after long lectures can improve attention and thinking in university students. 42 students took part in three different 10-minute breaks: outdoor walking, an exergame (Fruit Ninja), or passive rest. After each break, they completed tests of attention and mental flexibility. The goal was to see if active breaks help students stay sharp during demanding academic days.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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42 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * enrolled full-time * 18-35 years old at the time of data collection * physically able to stand and perform brief bouts of physical activity safely Exclusion Criteria: * musculoskeletal disorders * current or recent lower-limb injuries * acute or chronic medical conditions that could limit safe participation in light-to-moderate physical activity * unable to comply with the study protocol
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Università degli studi di Bari "Aldo Moro"
Bari, Bari, 70123, Italy
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