None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Intervention2: Nil: Nil
Intervention3: Experimental Group Brain Gym exercise protocol for Academic Performance and Attention: 1 Spot Marching Warm-up exercise Stand upright and
Week 3-4: Faster pace with arm movement
2 Hook-ups Relaxes body and mind Stand with arms crossed, cross feet, close eyes, inhale deeply. 2 minutes (5 sets of 8 reps) Week 1-2: Standing
Week 3-4: Seated with deeper breathing
3 Positive Points Reduces stress and enhances memory Close eyes, take deep breaths, gently press eyeballs. 1 minute (10 repetitions) Week 1-2: Basic pressing
Week 3-4: Add visualization (happy memory)
4 The Active Arms Improves tool-control skills and coordination Stretch one arm above and support it with the other at elbow
move arm isometrically. 5 minutes Week 1-2: Hold for 5 sec
Week 3-4: Hold for 10 sec with deeper stretch
5 Earth Buttons Enhances orientation and mental alertness Fingers over lower lip, other palm over navel
breathe deeply while moving eyes from floor to ceiling. 2 minutes (10 repetitions) Week 1-2: Eye movement slow
Week 3-4: Add gentle head movement
6 Energy Yawn Facilitates oxygenation Rub jaw muscles while yawning widely, then gently close mouth. 1 minute (10 repetitions) Week 1-2: Normal yawning
Week 3-4: Add arm stretching
7 Lazy Eights Boosts concentration, balance, and eye control Stretch one arm horizontally and draw a figure-eight pattern in the air. 1 minute (10 repetitions) Week 1-2: S
Week 3-4: Larger, slower 8s
8 Gravity Glider Enhances blood flow, stability, and confidence Sit with ankles crossed
bend forward while exhaling
glide arms down and up while breathing. 5 minutes (10 repetitions) Week 1-2: Basic bending
Week
Sponsors
Galgotias University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants must be collegiate young adults aged between 18 and 25 years. Must be currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at a recognized university or college. Must be willing to provide informed consent and commit to the full duration of the intervention on and evaluation process. BMI: 18.5 to 24.9 Both male and female
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any history of trauma, fracture, or surgery past 6 months. Any history of neurological disorder stroke, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) past 6 months. Any orthopedic disorder and deformities involving the lumbar spine, pelvis, and lower extremities past 6 months. History of doing Brain GYM past 6 months. Any history of migraine headache or diagnosed with a psychological condition, or having a history of neurosurgery or cognitive damage, or psychotropic medication.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Academic Performance: Academic Performance will be measured by using the Academic Performance Scale (APS) Attention: The Attention will be measured by using the Attention Control Scale (ACS) appears to be a reliable, valid self-report measure of attentional controlTimepoint: Baseline and 4 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSachin Gupta
Galgotias University
Outcome results
None listed