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Effect of Mindfulness Induction on Taekwondo-Specific Performance and Autonomic Recovery

NCT07775651 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 53

Last updated 2026-08-20

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Summary

This randomized, counterbalanced crossover study investigated whether a mindfulness induction could improve kicking performance and facilitate psychophysiological recovery following fatigue manipulation in taekwondo athletes. After completing a cognitively demanding task and a simulated taekwondo match, participants underwent either a 15-min mindfulness induction or a control condition before performing taekwondo-specific kicking tests. Kicking performance and heart rate variability (HRV) were assessed as the primary outcomes, while perceived exertion, blood lactate, mental fatigue, and state mindfulness were evaluated as secondary outcomes. The findings will provide insight into the potential of mindfulness induction as a practical between-match recovery strategy for enhancing both physiological and psychological recovery in taekwondo athletes.

Conditions

  • Mindfulness

Interventions

OTHER

Mindfulness induction

Participants in the mindfulness condition underwent a 15-min mindfulness induction comprising mindful breathing and body scan exercises. Participants were instructed to sit comfortably in a chair, close their eyes, and listen to a prerecorded mindfulness audio recording through headphones. They were asked to follow the instructions attentively throughout the induction, focusing on their breathing and bodily sensations with an attitude of nonjudgment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Taipei

    collaborator OTHER

  • National Taiwan Normal University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-08-01
Primary Completion
2026-07-31
Completion
2026-07-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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