The Impact of One-Year Boxing Training on Attention in Adolescent Athletes
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age13-15
SponsorAnhui Medical University
About this trial
This study focuses on adolescent boxing athletes as the research subjects, employing the Attention Network Test to systematically investigate the effects of one-year boxing training on the attentional functions of adolescent athletes and their developmental patterns over time. Through a randomized controlled trial design, this study aims to reveal the association between boxing exercise and attention, thereby providing scientific and quantifiable empirical evidence for optimizing specialized training and protective measures for this population. Additionally, the Attention Network Test employed in this study is capable of sensitively capturing subtle changes in attentional networks, and may thus serve as a reference and provide insights for future research investigating the relationship between other combat sports and attention.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Eighth-grade students aged 13-15;
Passed the physical fitness selection test and basic professional athlete examination before enrollment, with a foundation in sports training;
No prior experience in boxing or any combat sports training;
Normal vision (naked or corrected) and right-handedness; ⑤ Voluntary participation in this study, with informed consent signed by a legal guardian.
Disqualifiers
History of significant brain trauma, neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy), or psychiatric disorders (e.g., ADHD);
Previous diagnosis of concussion or symptoms related to head trauma (e.g., frequent headaches, impaired consciousness);
Severe somatic diseases (e.g., heart disease, hypertension) that preclude tolerance of moderate-intensity exercise; ④ Current use of medications that may affect cognitive function (e.g., sedatives, antipsychotic drugs); ⑤ Visual, hearing, or physical impairments that would prevent completion of the ANT test or boxing training.
Occurrence of concussion or severe head trauma during the study, confirmed by medical examination and necessitating termination of training; ② Inability to continue participation in training or testing due to personal reasons (e.g., transferring schools, voluntary withdrawal); ③ Failure to comply with the training plan for three consecutive months (absence rate >30%); ④ Development of other health issues (e.g., newly diagnosed neurological disorders) that may affect study outcomes, as assessed by the research team, leading to a recommendation for withdrawal.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Boxing Group
- Control Group
Treatment groups
75 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov