| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/07/091296 [Registered on: 21/07/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
18/07/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Effect of exercise on Academics in Young Collegiate Adults |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of Brain Gym Intervention on level of Academic Performance and Attention in Young Collegiate Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial |
| Trial Acronym |
Nil |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
PriyankaGohere |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Room number B-320, School of Allied Health Sciences Galgotias University Greater Noida India
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
203201
India |
| Phone |
07905327442 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
goherepriyanka2811@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Prof Dr Shagun Agarwal |
| Designation |
Dean and Professor |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Room number B 512A Dean Office School of Allied Health Sciences Galgotias University Greater Noida India
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
203201
India |
| Phone |
09910259583 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
dean.sahs@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Sachin Gupta |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
ROOM NO. B228, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY, PLOT NO. 2, YAMUNA EXPY, OPPOSITE BUDDHA INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, SECTOR 17A, GREATER NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
203201
India |
| Phone |
09015193829 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sachinguptapt3@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Plot No.2, Sector 17-A
Yamuna Expressway,
Greater Noida, Opposite Buddh International Circuit, Gautam Buddh Nagar,
Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Type of Sponsor |
Research institution |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| PriyankaGohere |
Room number E 003 Physiotherapy OPD |
Galgotias University Greater Noida India 203201
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH |
07905327442
priyanka.gohere@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| School Ehical Committee |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
healthy students |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Control Group exercise protocol for Academic Performance and Attention |
1 Neck Rotation Maintains normal neck mobility Sit or stand upright. Slowly turn your head left and right within a comfortable range. Week 1-2: 3 repetitions per side
Week 3-4: 5 repetitions per side
2 Hand Tapping Maintains light tactile stimulation Lightly tap the back of each hand with the fingertips of the opposite hand for 15 seconds. Week 1-2: 15 seconds
Week 3-4: 30 seconds per hand
3 Palm Press Gentle upper body activity, no significant effect expected Place palms together lightly at chest level; press very gently for a few seconds. Week 1-2: Hold 10 seconds
Week 3-4: Hold 20 seconds
4 Forward trunk Bending Gentle forward bending movement of trunk. Stand, gently lean forward and let arms dangle naturally; no effort to stretch. Slowly return to standing. Week 1-2: Hold 5 seconds
Week 3-4: Hold 10 seconds
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| Intervention |
Experimental Group Brain Gym exercise protocol for Academic Performance and Attention |
1 Spot Marching Warm-up exercise Stand upright and lift both legs continuously off the ground. 1 minute Week 1-2: Normal pace; Week 3-4: Faster pace with arm movement
2 Hook-ups Relaxes body and mind Stand with arms crossed, cross feet, close eyes, inhale deeply. 2 minutes (5 sets of 8 reps) Week 1-2: Standing; Week 3-4: Seated with deeper breathing
3 Positive Points Reduces stress and enhances memory Close eyes, take deep breaths, gently press eyeballs. 1 minute (10 repetitions) Week 1-2: Basic pressing; Week 3-4: Add visualization (happy memory)
4 The Active Arms Improves tool-control skills and coordination Stretch one arm above and support it with the other at elbow; move arm isometrically. 5 minutes Week 1-2: Hold for 5 sec; Week 3-4: Hold for 10 sec with deeper stretch
5 Earth Buttons Enhances orientation and mental alertness Fingers over lower lip, other palm over navel; breathe deeply while moving eyes from floor to ceiling. 2 minutes (10 repetitions) Week 1-2: Eye movement slow; Week 3-4: Add gentle head movement
6 Energy Yawn Facilitates oxygenation Rub jaw muscles while yawning widely, then gently close mouth. 1 minute (10 repetitions) Week 1-2: Normal yawning; Week 3-4: Add arm stretching
7 Lazy Eights Boosts concentration, balance, and eye control Stretch one arm horizontally and draw a figure-eight pattern in the air. 1 minute (10 repetitions) Week 1-2: Small figure-8s; Week 3-4: Larger, slower 8s
8 Gravity Glider Enhances blood flow, stability, and confidence Sit with ankles crossed; bend forward while exhaling; glide arms down and up while breathing. 5 minutes (10 repetitions) Week 1-2: Basic bending; Week 3-4: Deeper stretch movement
9 Foot Flex Promotes socialization, optimizes posture, aids relaxation Sit with right ankle over left knee; hold Achilles and calf; point and flex the right foot repeatedly. 5 times for 2 minutes Week 1-2: Flex foot slowly; Week 3-4: Add ankle circles
10 The Energizer Improves posture, tones back muscles, keeps spine flexible and relaxed Sit at a table; rest forehead on table, lift chin while inhaling, tuck chin while exhaling. 5 times for 5 minutes Week 1-2: Normal pace; Week 3-4: Slower pace with deep breathing
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Participants must be collegiate young adults aged between 18 and 25 years.
Must be currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at a recognized university or college.
Must be willing to provide informed consent and commit to the full duration of the intervention on and evaluation process.
BMI: 18.5 to 24.9
Both male and female
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Any history of trauma, fracture, or surgery past 6 months.
Any history of neurological disorder—stroke, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) past 6 months.
Any orthopedic disorder and deformities involving the lumbar spine, pelvis, and lower extremities past 6 months.
History of doing Brain GYM past 6 months.
Any history of migraine headache or diagnosed with a psychological condition, or having a history of neurosurgery or cognitive damage, or psychotropic medication.
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc |
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Method of Concealment
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Other |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Academic Performance: Academic Performance will be measured by using the Academic Performance Scale (APS) Attention: The Attention will be measured by using the Attention Control Scale (ACS) appears to be a reliable, valid self-report measure of attentional control |
Baseline and 4 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="60"
Sample Size from India="60"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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30/07/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="0"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Yet Recruiting |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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The pursuit of cognitive enhancement and academic success has led to an increased interest in movement-based interventions like Brain Gym, a program designed to stimulate neural pathways through simple physical exercises (Dennison & Dennison, 1989). Advocates of Brain Gym suggest that its structured movements can enhance cognitive functions, including attention, a crucial skill that facilitates learning, information retention, and academic performance (Ratey, 2008). Sustained attention plays a pivotal role in academic success, allowing students to maintain focus over prolonged periods (Posner & Rothbart, 2007). Disruptions in attention can adversely affect comprehension, problem-solving, and overall academic outcomes. To evaluate the effects of Brain Gym on sustained attention, researchers have employed validated tools such as the Attention Control Scale, which provides a standardized measure of attentional regulation (Derryberry & Reed, 2002). Academic performance, another key construct in this study, is influenced by cognitive abilities, behavioural engagement, and emotional factors (Zimmerman, 1990). Standardized academic performance scales serve as effective tools for assessing students’ achievements, enabling researchers to determine whether Brain Gym interventions contribute to measurable improvements (Pintrich & De Groot, 1990). While previous studies have explored physical movement and its effects on cognition, the specific impact of Brain Gym on both sustained attention and academic performance in collegiate young adults remains under-researched. Aim: This study aims to find out the effect of Brain Gym exercises on academic performance and attention focusing and shifting in young collegiate adults. Need for study: Provide empirical evidence on the effect of Brain Gym in improving attention and academic performance in college students. Explore the applicability of movement-based interventions within higher education institutions. Offer practical recommendations for incorporating Brain Gym into student wellness and academic support programs. Objectives: To determine the effect of Brain Gym exercises on Academic performance and attention in collegiate young adults. HYPOTHESIS Alternative hypothesis: There will be a significant effect of Brain Gym exercises on academic performance and attention in collegiate young adults. Null hypothesis: There will be no significant effect of Brain Gym exercises on academic performance and attention in collegiate young adults. |