Brain and body: study tests if exercise plus abacus sharpens Kids' minds
NCT ID NCT06663540
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether combining physical exercise with abacus training can improve academic performance and well-being in children aged 6-7. Researchers will measure self-concept, self-esteem, and self-efficacy to see if this combined approach helps kids learn better and feel more confident. The goal is to find a simple, fun way to support child development in schools.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- physical exercise and abacus training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve children's learning and emotional health in schools.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 82 children, so results may not apply broadly. The benefits of combining exercise and abacus training are not yet proven.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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82 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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6 to 7 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * School-aged children, ages 6-7. * Students who are able to engage in moderate-intensity physical activity without medical restrictions and are able to handle the abacus. * Students who can regularly participate in the intervention program sessions and follow-up assessments. * Voluntary participation, with informed consent signed by parents or legal guardians. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with health conditions that prevent them from safely engaging in physical activity or using the abacus (e.g., heart disease, severe respiratory problems, motor disabilities that limit physical activity). * Students with severe cognitive or learning disabilities that may significantly interfere with the use of the abacus or the ability to equitably benefit from the intervention. * Children who are unable to commit to continued participation in the program, whether for personal or logistical reasons. * Students who are involved in other extracurricular or school programs focused on cognitive or physical training, to avoid overlapping effects of other interventions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Agustín Aibar Almazán
Jaén, 23007, Spain
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