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Five-Minute workout may sharpen your mind, tiny study hints

NCT ID NCT07385118

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Padova Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a brain chemical called BDNF changes throughout the day and if a short, intense five-minute workout can raise BDNF levels and improve thinking. Fifteen healthy adults aged 18-40 completed thinking tests and gave blood samples before and after exercise. The goal was to see if daily BDNF ups and downs are linked to how well we think, and if exercise can give a quick mental boost.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a five-minute high-intensity exercise routine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help explain how even brief exercise might sharpen thinking and memory.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 15 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the exercise effect might be too small to matter in daily life.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

15 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * an age between 18-40 years old * no history of mental or physical diseases (of a neurological, psychogenic, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory or systemic nature) * MoCA score higher than 26 Exclusion Criteria: * smokers * individuals experiencing sleep-wake cycle disturbances in the week prior to the study * consumers of medications with CNS effects

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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BDNF

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padua

    Padova, PD, 10034, Italy

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