NCT07342816 Impact of Mindfulness on Athletic Performance and Functional Movement in Collegiate Athletes
| NCT ID | NCT07342816 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Macau |
| Condition | Athletic Performance |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 126 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-02 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-12-31 |
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 126 participants in total. It began in 2026-02-02 with a primary completion date of 2028-12-31.
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Brief 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) .
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants must be active university basketball athletes enrolled at the University of Macau, City University of Macau, or Macau University of Science and Technology . 2. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. 3. Participants must not have a current musculoskeletal injury or chronic condition that prevents participation in high-intensity physical assessments 4. Participants must not have significant prior experience with formal mindfulness or meditation practice. 5. Participants must not have received prior systematic Psychological Skills Training (PST) courses. 6. Participants must be able to commit to the 8-week intervention and assessment schedule. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals who do not meet the specific inclusion criteria (e.g., not a current university basketball athlete at the specified universities, or under 18 years old). 2. Presence of a musculoskeletal injury or chronic condition that prevents safe participation in physical assessments. 3. Significant prior experience with formal mindfulness or meditation practice, defined as having attended a course lasting one week or more. 4. Prior participation in systematic Psychological Skills Training (PST). 5. Inability to commit to the full 8-week intervention timeline. 6. Refusal to provide informed consent or declines to participate.
Contact & Investigator
SiMan LEI, Doctoral
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Macau
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07342816 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Athletic Performance. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07342816 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07342816 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at xieboyuan0406@163.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07342816 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Macao, Macau, Macao, Macau.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07342816 clinical trial?
NCT07342816 is sponsored by University of Macau. The principal investigator is SiMan LEI, Doctoral at University of Macau. The trial plans to enroll 126 participants.