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Exploring the Impact of Mindfulness on Athletic Performance and Functional Movement in Collegiate Athletes
Led by University of Macau · Updated on 2026-01-15
126
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the impact of a mindfulness training program on sports performance and mental health among university basketball players. The study seeks to determine whether the mindfulness program improves basketball skills, body movement control, and psychological well-being, and whether its effects differ between male and female athletes. Researchers also want to explore the relationship between athletes' current psychological states and their athletic performance before training. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: an 8-week Mindfulness-Acceptance-Insight-Commitment (MAIC) program delivered in short 15-20 minute sessions three times a week integrated with basketball training; an 8-week Psychological Skills Training (PST) program with sessions of similar frequency and duration focusing on sports psychology techniques; or a control group continuing their usual basketball training without additional psychological intervention. After the study, the control group is offered the mindfulness program. During the study, participants complete surveys on mental health and stress, perform physical fitness tests such as jumping and running, and take basketball skill tests including shooting and dribbling. They participate in standardized 5-on-5 basketball games that are video-recorded for analysis. Outcomes are measured from enrollment through the 8-week intervention and at a 3-month follow-up, assessing a variety of performance and psychological tools. The total participation includes the training period and follow-up evaluations.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Impact of Mindfulness on Athletic Performance and Functional Movement in Collegiate Athletes
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participants must be active university basketball athletes enrolled at the University of Macau, City University of Macau, or Macau University of Science and Technology.
- Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Participants must not have a current musculoskeletal injury or chronic condition that prevents participation in high-intensity physical assessments.
- Participants must not have significant prior experience with formal mindfulness or meditation practice.
- Participants must not have received prior systematic Psychological Skills Training (PST) courses.
- Participants must be able to commit to the 8-week intervention and assessment schedule.
You will not qualify if you...
- Individuals who do not meet the specific inclusion criteria (e.g., not a current university basketball athlete at the specified universities, or under 18 years old).
- Presence of a musculoskeletal injury or chronic condition that prevents safe participation in physical assessments.
- Significant prior experience with formal mindfulness or meditation practice, defined as having attended a course lasting one week or more.
- Prior participation in systematic Psychological Skills Training (PST).
- Inability to commit to the full 8-week intervention timeline.
- Refusal to provide informed consent or declines to participate.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants undergo an 8-week behavioral intervention consisting of either the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Insight-Commitment (MAIC) program, the Psychological Skills Training (PST) program, or no additional psychological intervention while maintaining their regular basketball training.
Three sessions per week, each lasting 15-20 minutes, integrated with regular basketball training
Duration - 3 months
Participants are assessed for changes in athletic performance, functional movement, psychological well-being, and other outcomes for 3 months after completing the intervention period.
Visits scheduled as needed for follow-up assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
UM Sports Complex (N8) , Avenida da Universidade Taipa, Macau, China
Macao, Macau
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University of Macau
Macao, Macau
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Research Team
B
Boyuan Xie, PhD student
S
SiMan LEI, Doctoral
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
3
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