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Impact of Mindfulness on Athletic Performance and Functional Movement in Collegiate Athletes

Macau126 participantsStarted 2026-02-02

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness training program on sports performance and mental health in university basketball players. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the mindfulness program improve basketball skills, body movement control, and psychological health? 2. Does the program's effectiveness differ between male and female athletes? 3. Is there an association between athletes' current psychological states and their athletic performance before training? Researchers will compare a mindfulness group to a psychological skills training group and a standard control group to see if the mindfulness program leads to significantly greater improvements in performance and well-being. Participants will: 1. Complete surveys about their mental health and stress. 2. Perform physical fitness tests, such as jumping, running, and strength exercises. 3. Perform basketball skill tests, including shooting, dribbling, and passing. 4. Play in standardized 5-on-5 basketball games that are video-recorded for analysis . 5. Attend 15-to-20-minute training sessions 3 times a week for 8 weeks (if assigned to a training group) .

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Participants must be active university basketball athletes enrolled at the University of Macau, City University of Macau, or Macau University of Science and Technology .
. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
. Participants must not have a current musculoskeletal injury or chronic condition that prevents participation in high-intensity physical assessments
. Participants must not have significant prior experience with formal mindfulness or meditation practice.
. Participants must not have received prior systematic Psychological Skills Training (PST) courses.
. Participants must be able to commit to the 8-week intervention and assessment schedule.

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Stationary Free-throw Accuracy

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks, and a 3 months follow up

1-Minute Shooting Test

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks, and a 3 months follow up

Stationary 2-Point Shooting Accuracy

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks, and a 3 months follow up

Stationary 3-Point Shooting Accuracy

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks, and a 3 months follow up

"I" Dribble Test

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks, and a 3 months follow up

Control Dribble Test

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks, and a 3 months follow up

CODAT with Ball

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks, and a 3 months follow up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07342816

SponsorUniversity of Macau

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-12-31

Contact for this trial

Boyuan Xie, PhD student

+853 68521321 xieboyuan0406@163.com

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Participants must be active university basketball athletes enrolled at the University of Macau, City University of Macau, or Macau University of Science and Technology .
. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
. Participants must not have a current musculoskeletal injury or chronic condition that prevents participation in high-intensity physical assessments
. Participants must not have significant prior experience with formal mindfulness or meditation practice.
. Participants must not have received prior systematic Psychological Skills Training (PST) courses.
. Participants must be able to commit to the 8-week intervention and assessment schedule.

Exclusion criteria

What they're measuring

Stationary Free-throw Accuracy

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks, and a 3 months follow up

1-Minute Shooting Test

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks, and a 3 months follow up

Stationary 2-Point Shooting Accuracy

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks, and a 3 months follow up

Stationary 3-Point Shooting Accuracy

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks, and a 3 months follow up

"I" Dribble Test

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks, and a 3 months follow up

Control Dribble Test

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks, and a 3 months follow up

CODAT with Ball

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 8 weeks, and a 3 months follow up