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30-Minute swim may boost focus and attention, new study finds

NCT ID NCT07670104

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Görkem Açar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a single 30-minute session of moderate-intensity freestyle swimming can improve thinking skills like focus, attention, and mental flexibility in healthy young adults. Sixty people aged 18 to 35 were randomly assigned to either swim or rest quietly. Their cognitive performance was tested before and after using computer tasks. The goal is to see if even a short bout of exercise can give the brain an immediate boost.

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Active substance
Moderate-Intensity Freestyle Swimming Exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple exercise routines to sharpen thinking and focus in daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in healthy young adults only. Results may not apply to older people or those with health conditions, and the effect may be small or temporary.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

May 2026

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults aged 18 to 35 years. * Normal or corrected-to-normal vision. * Right-handed as determined by the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory. * No history of neurological, psychiatric, or cardiovascular disorders. * Engaging in structured exercise fewer than three times per week. * Ability to safely participate in moderate-intensity swimming exercise. * Provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Use of medications that may affect cognitive performance. * Active musculoskeletal injury or pain limiting participation in exercise. * Previous experience with the Eriksen Flanker Task or Stroop Color-Word Test. * Contraindications to swimming exercise. * Participation in vigorous physical activity within 24 hours before testing. * Any medical condition considered unsafe for exercise participation by the investigators.

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Cognitive performance Executive function Inhibitory control Selective attention

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Rumeli University, Faculty of Sport Sciences

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34290, Turkey (Türkiye)

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