UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial
| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000060686 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000069416 |
| Scientific Title | A study of the relationship between the practice of martial arts and mindfulness training and their psychological and neurological backgrounds |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2026/02/20 |
| Last modified on | 2026/02/16 17:56:22 |
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Basic information
Public title
A study of the relationship between the practice of martial arts and mindfulness training and their psychological and neurological backgrounds
Acronym
Psychological and Neurological Foundations of Martial Arts/Mindfulness Research
Scientific Title
A study of the relationship between the practice of martial arts and mindfulness training and their psychological and neurological backgrounds
Scientific Title:Acronym
Psychological and Neurological Foundations of Martial Arts/Mindfulness Research
Region
| Japan |
Condition
Condition
Anxiety disorder
Classification by specialty
| Psychiatry |
Classification by malignancy
Others
Genomic information
NO
Objectives
Narrative objectives1
This study aims to investigate the commonalities and differences in the experiences, thought content, psychological states, and brain imaging findings between martial arts enthusiasts and MT practitioners. This will be achieved through semi-structured interviews, brain imaging, and psychological testing related to human development and well-being.
Basic objectives2
Safety,Efficacy
Basic objectives -Others
Trial characteristics_1
Trial characteristics_2
Developmental phase
Assessment
Primary outcomes
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.
Key secondary outcomes
Base
Study type
Interventional
Study design
Basic design
Single arm
Randomization
Non-randomized
Randomization unit
Blinding
Open -no one is blinded
Control
Self control
Stratification
Dynamic allocation
Institution consideration
Blocking
Concealment
Intervention
No. of arms
1
Purpose of intervention
Diagnosis
Type of intervention
| Device,equipment |
Interventions/Control_1
7tesla MRI
Interventions/Control_2
Interventions/Control_3
Interventions/Control_4
Interventions/Control_5
Interventions/Control_6
Interventions/Control_7
Interventions/Control_8
Interventions/Control_9
Interventions/Control_10
Eligibility
Age-lower limit
| 18 | years-old | <= |
Age-upper limit
| 70 | years-old | >= |
Gender
Male and Female
Key inclusion criteria
Selection Criteria:
Martial Arts Practitioners
Individuals who regularly practice martial arts
Aged 18 to 70
Mindfulness Training Practitioners
Aged 18 to 70
Key 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.
Target sample size
100
Research contact person
Name of lead principal investigator
| 1st name | Hironobu |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Fujiwara |
Organization
Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine
Division name
Department of Neuropathophysiology (Psychiatry)
Zip code
6068507
Address
54 Shogoin Kawaracho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City
TEL
075-751-3373
hirofuji@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Public contact
Name of contact person
| 1st name | Risa |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Hirata |
Organization
Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine
Division name
Department of Neuropathophysiology (Psychiatry)
Zip code
6068507
Address
54 Shogoin Kawaracho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City
TEL
075-751-3373
Homepage URL
risa525@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Sponsor or person
Institute
Kyoto University
Institute
Department
Personal name
Funding Source
Organization
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Organization
Division
Category of Funding Organization
Japanese Governmental office
Nationality of Funding Organization
Other related organizations
Co-sponsor
Name of secondary funder(s)
IRB Contact (For public release)
Organization
Kyoto University Graduate School and Faculty of Medicine, Ethics Committee
Address
53 Shogoin-kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
Tel
075-366-7618
ethcom@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Secondary IDs
Secondary IDs
NO
Study ID_1
Org. issuing International ID_1
Study ID_2
Org. issuing International ID_2
IND to MHLW
Institutions
Institutions
Other administrative information
Date of disclosure of the study information
| 2026 | Year | 02 | Month | 20 | Day |
Related information
URL releasing protocol
Publication of results
Unpublished
Result
URL related to results and publications
Number of participants that the trial has enrolled
Results
Results date posted
Results Delayed
Results Delay Reason
Date of the first journal publication of results
Baseline Characteristics
Participant flow
Adverse events
Outcome measures
Plan to share IPD
IPD sharing Plan description
Progress
Recruitment status
Preinitiation
Date of protocol fixation
| 2026 | Year | 02 | Month | 15 | Day |
Date of IRB
Anticipated trial start date
| 2026 | Year | 03 | Month | 01 | Day |
Last follow-up date
| 2030 | Year | 12 | Month | 31 | Day |
Date of closure to data entry
Date trial data considered complete
Date analysis concluded
Other
Other related information
Management information
Registered date
| 2026 | Year | 02 | Month | 16 | Day |
Last modified on
| 2026 | Year | 02 | Month | 16 | Day |
Link to view the page
Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000069416
