A study of the relationship between the practice of martial arts and mindfulness training and their psychological and neurological backgrounds

A study of the relationship between the practice of martial arts and mindfulness training and their psychological and neurological backgrounds - Psychological and Neurological Foundations of Martial Arts/Mindfulness Research

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000060686

Enrollment

100

Registered

2026-02-20

Start date

2026-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Anxiety disorder

Interventions

7tesla MRI

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Selection Criteria: Martial Arts Practitioners Individuals who regularly practice martial arts Aged 18 to 70 Mindfulness Training Practitioners Aged 18 to 70

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who, even if they had previously practiced martial arts or mindfulness, are not practicing martial arts or mindfulness at the time of the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Cultivating Character Development, the Relationship Between Mental Health and Martial Arts, and Well-being: A Comparison of Findings from Qualitative Analysis Among Martial Arts High-Ranking Practitioners and Among MT Practitioners.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactRisa Hirata

Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine Department of Neuropathophysiology (Psychiatry)

risa525@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp075-751-3373

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026