Acute Effects of Active Breaks and Physically Active Learning in University Students (PAL UNI)
8 septembre 2026 mis à jour par: Carlos Martín Martínez, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Acute Effects of Active Breaks and Physically Active Learning on Executive Functions, Interest-Enjoyment, and Academic Performance in University Students
This multicenter randomized crossover study will examine the acute effects of four classroom break conditions on executive functions, immediate academic performance, perceived exertion, and interest-enjoyment in university students.
Each participant will complete four experimental sessions in which a different 15-minute condition will be implemented: a sedentary free break, a sedentary academic review break, an active break without academic content, and physically active learning combining movement with academic review.
Cognitive performance will be assessed before and after each session using Stroop and N-Back tasks.
Academic performance, perceived exertion, and interest-enjoyment will be assessed after each experimental session.
Aperçu de l'étude
Statut
Pas encore de recrutement
Les conditions
Intervention / Traitement
Description détaillée
This is a multicenter, randomized, counterbalanced crossover study conducted in university students from eight Spanish universities.
Participants will first complete a familiarization session in which study procedures, cognitive assessments, and the participant identification system will be explained and practiced.
Each participant will subsequently complete four experimental sessions, separated by at least one week whenever feasible. Each experimental session will include:
- A 10-minute PRE assessment including Stroop and N-Back tests.
- Approximately 45 minutes of regular academic instruction.
- A 15-minute experimental classroom break.
- Up to 10 additional minutes of regular instruction.
- An immediate POST assessment including Stroop, N-Back, a 10-item academic performance test, perceived exertion, and interest-enjoyment.
The four experimental conditions will be:
A. Sedentary free break without academic content. B. Sedentary academic review using true/false questions. C. Active break without academic content. D. Physically active learning combining the same physical activities used in Condition C with academic true/false questions.
The order of the four conditions will be randomized and counterbalanced across participating groups. Participants will therefore act as their own controls.
A subsample of participants may wear accelerometers to objectively characterize physical activity and sedentary behavior during the experimental sessions.
Type d'étude
Interventionnel
Inscription (Estimé)
700
Phase
- N'est pas applicable
Contacts et emplacements
Cette section fournit les coordonnées de ceux qui mènent l'étude et des informations sur le lieu où cette étude est menée.
Coordonnées de l'étude
- Nom: Carlos Martín-Martínez, PhD
- Numéro de téléphone: +34914884880
- E-mail: carlos.martinm@urjc.es
Lieux d'étude
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Navarre
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Pamplona, Navarre, Espagne
- Universidad Pública de Navarra
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Contact:
- Óscar Martínez de Quel Pérez, PhD
- Numéro de téléphone: +34948169479
- E-mail: oscar.martinezdequel@unavarra.es
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Critères de participation
Les chercheurs recherchent des personnes qui correspondent à une certaine description, appelée critères d'éligibilité. Certains exemples de ces critères sont l'état de santé général d'une personne ou des traitements antérieurs.
Critère d'éligibilité
Âges éligibles pour étudier
- Adulte
- Adulte plus âgé
Accepte les volontaires sains
Oui
La description
Inclusion Criteria:
- University students aged 18 years or older.
- Currently enrolled in one of the participating university courses/classes.
- Provision of informed consent.
- Ability to participate safely in light-to-moderate classroom physical activity.
- Ability to complete computerized cognitive assessments.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Injury, illness, or medical condition contraindicating participation in physical activity.
- Acute illness or other condition on the day of testing likely to substantially affect attention or cognitive performance.
- Inability to complete the required computerized cognitive assessments.
Plan d'étude
Cette section fournit des détails sur le plan d'étude, y compris la façon dont l'étude est conçue et ce que l'étude mesure.
Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?
Détails de conception
- Objectif principal: Science basique
- Répartition: Randomisé
- Modèle interventionnel: Affectation croisée
- Masquage: Aucun (étiquette ouverte)
Armes et Interventions
Groupe de participants / Bras |
Intervention / Traitement |
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Aucune intervention: Sedentary Free Break
Participants complete a 15-minute sedentary break without structured physical activity or academic review.
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Expérimental: Sedentary Academic Review
Participants remain sedentary during a 15-minute academic review activity based on true/false questions related to content presented during the preceding 45 minutes of class.
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A 15-minute sedentary academic review activity using 10 true/false questions based on academic content presented during the first 45 minutes of the session.
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Expérimental: Active Break Without Academic Content
Participants complete a standardized 15-minute active break involving moderate physical activities without academic content.
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A standardized 15-minute classroom physical activity break without academic content.
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Expérimental: Physically Active Learning
Participants complete a standardized 15-minute physically active learning session combining physical movements with true/false questions related to academic content presented during the preceding 45 minutes.
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A standardized 15-minute intervention combining physical activity with academic true/false questions.
Participants respond to academic questions through predefined physical movements.
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Que mesure l'étude ?
Principaux critères de jugement
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
Délai |
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Change in Inhibitory Control Assessed by the Stroop Test
Délai: Immediately before and approximately 10 minutes after the 15-minute experimental condition, during each of the four experimental sessions.
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Inhibitory control will be assessed using the Stroop task.
Outcomes will include response accuracy and reaction time.
Acute change will be calculated by comparing PRE and POST performance within each experimental session.
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Immediately before and approximately 10 minutes after the 15-minute experimental condition, during each of the four experimental sessions.
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Change in Working Memory Assessed by the N-Back Test
Délai: Immediately before and approximately 10 minutes after the experimental condition, during each of the four experimental sessions.
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Working memory will be assessed using the N-Back task.
Outcomes will include accuracy, omissions/errors, and reaction time.
Acute change will be calculated from PRE to POST within each experimental session.
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Immediately before and approximately 10 minutes after the experimental condition, during each of the four experimental sessions.
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Immediate Academic Performance
Délai: Approximately 10 minutes after the experimental condition, during each of the four experimental sessions.
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Academic performance will be assessed using a 10-item multiple-choice test developed specifically for the academic content taught during each experimental session.
Each question will have three response options and one correct answer.
The outcome will be the number of correct responses, ranging from 0 to 10.
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Approximately 10 minutes after the experimental condition, during each of the four experimental sessions.
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Mesures de résultats secondaires
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
Délai |
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Interest-Enjoyment
Délai: Approximately 10 minutes after the experimental condition, during each of the four experimental sessions.
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Interest and enjoyment will be assessed using three items from the Interest/Enjoyment subscale of the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory.
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Approximately 10 minutes after the experimental condition, during each of the four experimental sessions.
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Rating of Perceived Exertion
Délai: Approximately 10 minutes after the experimental condition, during each of the four experimental sessions.
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Perceived exertion during the 15-minute experimental condition will be assessed using a 0-10 Rating of Perceived Exertion scale, where higher scores indicate greater perceived exertion.
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Approximately 10 minutes after the experimental condition, during each of the four experimental sessions.
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Autres mesures de résultats
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
Délai |
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Physical Activity During Experimental Sessions
Délai: Throughout each experimental classroom session, approximately 2 hours.
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In a subsample of participants, triaxial accelerometers will objectively assess sedentary time, light physical activity, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, and mean activity intensity during the experimental sessions.
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Throughout each experimental classroom session, approximately 2 hours.
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Collaborateurs et enquêteurs
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Collaborateurs
Les enquêteurs
- Chercheur principal: Carlos Martín-Martínez, PhD, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
- Directeur d'études: Óscar Martínez de Quel Pérez, PhD, Universidad Pública de Navarra
Dates d'enregistrement des études
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Dates principales de l'étude
Début de l'étude (Estimé)
15 septembre 2026
Achèvement primaire (Estimé)
30 juin 2027
Achèvement de l'étude (Estimé)
31 juillet 2027
Dates d'inscription aux études
Première soumission
3 septembre 2026
Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
3 septembre 2026
Première publication (Réel)
9 septembre 2026
Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude
Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)
10 septembre 2026
Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
8 septembre 2026
Dernière vérification
1 septembre 2026
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Termes liés à cette étude
Mots clés
Termes MeSH pertinents supplémentaires
Autres numéros d'identification d'étude
- PAL-UNI-2026
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Aggregated and anonymized study results may be made available upon reasonable request, subject to institutional and ethical approval.
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