Attentional Network Function and Emotion Regulation in Adolescent Badminton AthletesNCT07555912
Intervention of Mindfulness Training on Attention Network and Negative Emotion Regulation in Adolescent Badminton Players
A study testing Mindfulness Training in people with Attentional Network Function and Emotion Regulation in Adolescent Badminton Athletes, run by Guangzhou Sport University at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial to examine whether an 8-week mindfulness training program can improve attentional network function and emotion regulation in adolescent badminton athletes aged 12-18 years at the municipal team level. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Attentional Network Function and Emotion Regulation in Adolescent Badminton Athletes
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 37 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 17 Jan 2024to 1 Jun 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 12 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged 12-18 years old Registered municipal-level badminton athletes No prior systematic mindfulness training experience Able to complete all assessments and training sessions
Who cannot join
- History of severe mental disorders or neurological diseases Taking any psychotropic medication Major injury or surgery within the past 3 months Participation in other psychological intervention programs during the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Training Intervention on Attentional Networks and Emotional Regulation Among 12-to-18-Year-Old Municipal-Level Badminton Athletes
This study is a randomized controlled trial to examine whether an 8-week mindfulness training program can improve attentional network function and emotion regulation in adolescent badminton athletes aged 12-18 years at the municipal team level. Participants are randomly assigned to either the mindfulness training group or a control group. The mindfulness intervention consists of twice-weekly guided sessions (90 minutes each) for 8 weeks, plus optional daily home practice. The control group continues with their regular training routine only. Changes in attention and emotion regulation are measured before and after the program to see if mindfulness training helps athletes better manage focus and emotions in training and competition.
Read the detailed description
Background: Adolescent competitive badminton athletes often face high levels of competitive stress and attentional demands, which can negatively affect emotional regulation and performance. Mindfulness training has shown promise in improving attention and emotional control in athletes, but its specific effects on municipal-level adolescent badminton players remain understudied.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of an 8-week mindfulness-based training intervention on attentional network efficiency and emotion regulation capacities in 12-18-year-old municipal-level badminton athletes.
Methods: This is a single-center, two-arm randomized controlled trial. Eligible athletes are randomly allocated to either the intervention group or the control group. The intervention group receives an 8-week mindfulness training program consisting of twice-weekly guided sessions (90 minutes each), plus optional daily home practice. The control group continues with their standard badminton training routine without additional mindfulness training. Outcome measures include attentional network tests and emotion regulation scales, assessed at baseline and post-intervention.
Expected Outcomes: It is hypothesized that the mindfulness training group will show significant improvements in attentional alerting, orienting, and executive control, as well as better emotional regulation compared to the control group. The findings may provide practical evidence for incorporating mindfulness training into youth athlete development programs.
- Being tested
- Mindfulness Training
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindfulness TrainingBehavioural
8-week mindfulness-based training program consisting of twice-weekly 90-minute guided sessions, including mindfulness meditation, body scan, and mindful movement, plus optional daily home practice.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness Training Group | Experimental | Participants receive 8 weeks of mindfulness training (twice weekly 90-minute guided sessions, plus optional daily home practice) in addition to their regular badminton training. Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness Training |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants continue with their regular badminton training routine only, without additional mindfulness training. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Attentional Network Efficiency
Change in attentional network function (alerting, orienting, and executive control) measured by the Attentional Network Test (ANT), from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
Measured: Baseline, immediately after 8-week intervention
Change in Emotion Regulation Capacity
Change in emotion regulation ability measured by the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
Measured: Baseline, immediately after 8-week intervention
Change in Prefrontal Cortex Oxygenated Hemoglobin (HbO) Concentration
Change in prefrontal cortex oxygenated hemoglobin (HbO) concentration during resting state and cognitive tasks, measured by functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
Measured: Baseline, immediately after 8-week intervention
Secondary outcomes (3)
Change in Skin Conductance Level (SCL)
Change in resting-state and task-evoked skin conductance level (SCL), measured by electrodermal activity (EDA) recording, from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
Measured: Baseline, immediately after 8-week intervention
Change in Resting Heart Rate (HR)
Change in resting heart rate (HR) during baseline and post-intervention assessment sessions.
Measured: Baseline, immediately after 8-week intervention
Change in Resting Respiratory Rate (RR)
Change in resting respiratory rate (RR) during baseline and post-intervention assessment sessions.
Measured: Baseline, immediately after 8-week intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Apr 2026
- Study start17 Jan 2024
- Primary completion1 May 2025
- Study completion1 Jun 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Attentional Network Function and Emotion Regulation in Adolescent Badminton AthletesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Two-arm parallel design, comparing mindfulness training group with a waitlist or usual-care control group.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 37 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Guangzhou Sport University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jiahao Xu, Guangzhou Sport University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07555912
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024LCLL-30
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 29 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomized Controlled Trial of an 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Training Intervention on Attentional Networks and Emotional Regulation Among 12-to-18-Year-Old Municipal-Level Badminton Athletes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07555912
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024LCLL-30
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 37 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Guangzhou Sport UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 17 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is a randomized controlled trial to examine whether an 8-week mindfulness training program can improve attentional network function and emotion regulation in adolescent badminton athletes aged 12-18 years at the municipal team level. Participants are randomly assigned to either the mindfulness training group or a control group. The mindfulness intervention consists of twice-weekly guided sessions (90 minutes each) for 8 weeks, plus optional daily home practice. The control group continues with their regular training routine only. Changes in attention and emotion regulation are measured before and after the program to see if mindfulness training helps athletes better manage focus and emotions in training and competition.
Detailed description
Background: Adolescent competitive badminton athletes often face high levels of competitive stress and attentional demands, which can negatively affect emotional regulation and performance. Mindfulness training has shown promise in improving attention and emotional control in athletes, but its specific effects on municipal-level adolescent badminton players remain understudied.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of an 8-week mindfulness-based training intervention on attentional network efficiency and emotion regulation capacities in 12-18-year-old municipal-level badminton athletes.
Methods: This is a single-center, two-arm randomized controlled trial. Eligible athletes are randomly allocated to either the intervention group or the control group. The intervention group receives an 8-week mindfulness training program consisting of twice-weekly guided sessions (90 minutes each), plus optional daily home practice. The control group continues with their standard badminton training routine without additional mindfulness training. Outcome measures include attentional network tests and emotion regulation scales, assessed at baseline and post-intervention.
Expected Outcomes: It is hypothesized that the mindfulness training group will show significant improvements in attentional alerting, orienting, and executive control, as well as better emotional regulation compared to the control group. The findings may provide practical evidence for incorporating mindfulness training into youth athlete development programs.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Two-arm parallel design, comparing mindfulness training group with a waitlist or usual-care control group.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness Training Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindfulness TrainingParticipants receive 8 weeks of mindfulness training (twice weekly 90-minute guided sessions, plus optional daily home practice) in addition to their regular badminton training. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants continue with their regular badminton training routine only, without additional mindfulness training. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Aged 12-18 years old Registered municipal-level badminton athletes No prior systematic mindfulness training experience Able to complete all assessments and training sessions
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- History of severe mental disorders or neurological diseases Taking any psychotropic medication Major injury or surgery within the past 3 months Participation in other psychological intervention programs during the study
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness Training8-week mindfulness-based training program consisting of twice-weekly 90-minute guided sessions, including mindfulness meditation, body scan, and mindful movement, plus optional daily home practice. | Behavioural | Mindfulness Training Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Attentional Network Efficiency
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after 8-week intervention
Change in attentional network function (alerting, orienting, and executive control) measured by the Attentional Network Test (ANT), from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
Change in Emotion Regulation Capacity
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after 8-week intervention
Change in emotion regulation ability measured by the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
Change in Prefrontal Cortex Oxygenated Hemoglobin (HbO) Concentration
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after 8-week intervention
Change in prefrontal cortex oxygenated hemoglobin (HbO) concentration during resting state and cognitive tasks, measured by functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), from baseline to post-intervention (8 weeks).
3 secondary outcomes
Change in Skin Conductance Level (SCL)
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after 8-week intervention
Change in Resting Heart Rate (HR)
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after 8-week intervention
Change in Resting Respiratory Rate (RR)
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after 8-week intervention
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mindfulness Training in people with Attentional Network Function and Emotion Regulation in Adolescent Badminton Athletes, run by Guangzhou Sport University at 1 site in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Attentional Network Efficiency (time frame: Baseline, immediately after 8-week intervention). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Apr 2026.