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IRCT20171006036596N2 IRCT 2018-05-11 The University of Semnan Comparison of the Effectiveness of Neurofeedback and Mindfulness in Improving Executive Functions among Students Comparison of the Effectiveness of Neurofeedback and Mindfulness Training in Improving Executive Functions (Attention, Inhibition Response, Working Memory, Planning, and Cognitive Flexibility) among Athletic Students 2017-11-19 anticipated 60 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/27307 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Other, Randomization description: Regarding the entry criteria, simple random method will be used for sampling. The researcher will go to physical education students, and the students will be registered. According to the entry criteria, the eligible individuals will stay and we prepare a list of them. Then, 60 people will be selected randomly and will be assigned to three 20-member groups and, eventually, we allocate the assignments. The randomization unit is of an individual type. Using the random number table, we take out and select the numbers. Due to the limited statistical population, simple random sampling is used. The assignment of numbers to participants is possible only by the researcher, and the other individuals are not aware of these numbers. N/A Normal people. Intervention 1: Neurofeedback. Participants in the neurofeedback group will undergo sixteen 45-minute sessions of neurofeedback training (beta / theta and theta / SMR protocols) during 8 weeks. Procamp 2 neurofeedback device and BioGraph Infiniti Software will be used in this stage. This device has been made by Thought Technology Company of Canada. Intervention 2: Mindfulness. Participants in the Mindfulness group will receive eight 45-minute sessions of mindfulness training during eight weeks. Intervention 3: Control group. The control group will not receive any training. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is No more information
public Zahra Kermani Mamazandi
Faculty of Psychology, Semnan University, Mahdishahr, Semnan
Mahdishahr Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3564111156 +98 23 3362 3300 z.kermani@semnan.ac.ir The University of Semnan scientific Zahra Kermani Mamazandi
Faculty of Psychology & Educational Sciences Mahdishahr , Semnan University , Darband, Mehdishahr, Semnan, Iran.
Mahdishahr Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3564111156 +98 23336233300 z.kermani@semnan.ac.ir The University of semnan Iran (Islamic Republic of) Physical and Mental Health (Not Taking Psychiatric Drugs) The age range of participants is between 18 and 25 years old They should be Physical Education students at Bachelor's program (at least second-semester students and at most eighth-semester students). None of the participants should be familiar with neurofeedback training and mindfulness training. Having at least the necessary verbal skills and willingness to attend training sessions Participants should be involved at least in one sport field No use of any psychotherapy and counseling services at the time of conducting the research or before it Be a boy student 18 years 25 years Male Inappropriate physical status (having a medical record), taking psychiatric drugs Not being fully prepared and satisfied preparation to attend the training sessions Participants who have undergone surgery in the cranium area or have had a problem with their nervous system. (People with certain diseases in the head area) Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Neurofeedback. Participants in the neurofeedback group will undergo sixteen 45-minute sessions of neurofeedback training (beta / theta and theta / SMR protocols) during 8 weeks. Procamp 2 neurofeedback device and BioGraph Infiniti Software will be used in this stage. This device has been made by Thought Technology Company of Canada. Mindfulness. Participants in the Mindfulness group will receive eight 45-minute sessions of mindfulness training during eight weeks. Control group. The control group will not receive any training. Planning. Timepoint: Before intervention - after intervention and one month following the end of the last intervention sessions. Method of measurement: Tower of London software. Attention and Response Inhibition. Timepoint: Before intervention - after intervention and one month following the end of the last intervention sessions. Method of measurement: Complex Stroop software. Working memory. Timepoint: Before intervention - after intervention and one month following the end of the last intervention sessions. Method of measurement: N-back working memory software. Cognitive Flexibility. Timepoint: Before intervention - after intervention and one month following the end of the last intervention sessions. Method of measurement: Wisconsin Software. The University of Semnan Approved 2017-11-17 Ethics Committee of Semnan University of Medical Sciences Semnan, Basij Boulevard, Central Administration of Semnan University of Medical Sciences Semnan Semnan Iran (Islamic Republic of)