NCT06406283 Active Young, Healthy Mind. The YoungFitT Project
| NCT ID | NCT06406283 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Barcelona |
| Condition | University Students |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 219 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-12-20 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-05-18 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 219 participants in total. It began in 2023-12-20 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-18.
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Brief Summary
The main objective of YoungFitT Project is to study the effect and neuro-psycho-biological mechanisms of mind and body interventions, also in the form of virtual reality (VR), on brain health, cognitive and psychological well-being of college students. The investigators have adopted an inter and multidisciplinary and multimodal approach to provide a more integrative perspective using cognitive, psychological, biochemical, and neuroimaging measurements. The investigators hypothesize that all three interventions Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Qigong, and High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) will produce gains in cognitive functions and psychological well-being at three months compared to baseline. Also, all three interventions will induce changes in the microbiota and brain structure and function. Finally, using a VR environment for these interventions will provide greater adherence and cognitive and psychological well-being benefits than conventional training.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18-25 years old * Fluency in Catalan or Spanish (I.e., able to understand and speak) * Accept to take part in the study and sign the informed consent according to the Declaration of Helsinki. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe Neurological or psychiatric history * Alcohol or drug abuse history * Injury that prevents exercise Exclusion criteria only for MRI examination: * Claustrophobia * Medical device (e.g., pacemaker implants, stents) * Other metal objects in the body Exclusion criteria only for VR study: * Dizziness * Contraindications or troubles that could condition the use of VR
Contact & Investigator
Maria Mataró, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Barcelona
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06406283 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 25 Years, studying University Students. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06406283 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06406283 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mmataro@ub.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06406283 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Barcelona, Spain.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06406283 clinical trial?
NCT06406283 is sponsored by University of Barcelona. The principal investigator is Maria Mataró, PhD at University of Barcelona. The trial plans to enroll 219 participants.