Can your workout boost brain health? small study tests exercise intensity
NCT ID NCT07175831
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how different exercise intensities affect BDNF, a protein important for brain health. Twelve healthy young adults did three types of running: low, moderate, and high intensity. Researchers measured BDNF and lactate levels before and after each session to see which intensity caused the biggest change.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design exercise programs that boost brain chemicals like BDNF, potentially aiding memory or mood.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 12 healthy participants. Results may not apply to older adults or people with health conditions.
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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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12 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 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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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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: * Aged between 18 and 25 years * No known medical condition that prevents participation in exercise * Not currently using any pharmacological agents Exclusion Criteria: * Experiencing any discomfort before, during, or after exercise * Current or past diagnosis of pharmacological or doping substance use * Engaging in regular exercise (more than 3 times per week) within the last 2 weeks * History of alcohol or substance addiction * Any other condition or factor that may prevent full participation in the study protocol
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aksaray university
Aksaray, Aksaray, 68000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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