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Exercise and Endocannabinoids for Brain and Mental Health
NCT06808490 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study will explore how exercise affects brain chemicals called endocannabinoids, which may improve thinking skills and reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and low mood in children and teens aged 9 to 17. Participants will take part in a single 30-minute activity session, where they will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: 1. Moderate-intensity exercise (walking or running on a treadmill at 50-70% of their maximum heart rate). 2. Light stretching (gentle movements at less than 40% of their maximum heart rate). 3. Seated meditation (relaxing without movement at less than 30% of their maximum heart rate). The investigators will measure endocannabinoid levels, thinking skills, and mood before and after the activity to see how these activities affect the brain and emotions.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Moderate Intensity Exercise
- BEHAVIORAL Light Intensity Stretching
- BEHAVIORAL Seated Meditation
Study Locations (1)
Michigan
- Tolan Park Medical Building — Detroit
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 68 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-12-21 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-03-18 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06808490
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06808490 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 68 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Wayne State University, which has 145 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Children appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Moderate Intensity Exercise is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06808490 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Michigan. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06808490 about?
NCT06808490 is a clinical study titled "Exercise and Endocannabinoids for Brain and Mental Health". This study will explore how exercise affects brain chemicals called endocannabinoids, which may improve thinking skills and reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and low mood in children and teens aged 9 to 17. Participants will take part in a single 30-minute activity session, where they will be rand...
What is the current status of trial NCT06808490?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 68 participants. The study started on 2021-12-21. Estimated completion is 2024-03-18.
What conditions does trial NCT06808490 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Children, Adolescents. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06808490?
The interventions under investigation include: Moderate Intensity Exercise (BEHAVIORAL), Light Intensity Stretching (BEHAVIORAL), Seated Meditation (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06808490?
This trial is sponsored by Wayne State University, which has 145 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06808490 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Michigan. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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