The Effects of Brain Breaks on Dynamic Balance in University Students (NCT07546747) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effects of Brain Breaks on Dynamic Balance in University Students
China103 participantsStarted 2024-10-14
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to learn if an online physical activity program called "Brain Breaks" can improve well-being among university students. It will also explore how physical activity relates to dynamic balance, emotion regulation, and resilience.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does the Brain Breaks program increase students' dynamic balance? Does it affect emotion regulation, or resilience?
Researchers will compare a group that does Brain Breaks activities to a group that does not, to see if the program has positive effects.
Participants will:
Take part in an 8-week program If in the Brain Breaks group, do short 5-10 minute physical activity videos, five times per week
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 26 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Full-time university students aged 18-26 years
* Able to stand and walk independently
* Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and assessments
Exclusion Criteria:
* Self-reported history of lower extremity injury or surgery in the past 6 months
* Diagnosed neurological or vestibular disorders affecting balance
* Regular participation in structured balance or physical activity training outside the study
* Any medical condition that prevents safe performance of physical activity
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Sway path length measured by BioFlex FP system
Timeframe: Baseline, week 8
2
Sway area measured by BioFlex FP system
Timeframe: Baseline, week 8
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Mean velocity of centre of pressure in AP and ML directions