This study is looking at how different types of 10-minute study breaks affect attention and memory in medical students. You could be assigned to take a Physical Activity Study Break (10 minutes of walking or light upper body movement), a Social Media Study Break (10 minutes of using social media), or no break at all. Researchers want to see if these breaks change how well you can focus on tasks, measured by tests like the Sustained Attention to Response Task. We are looking for 120 medical students who use social media and can do light physical activity. The goal is to understand how different breaks impact your ability to learn and remember.

Study design

This is an interventional study that will randomly assign 120 participants to one of three groups: physical activity break, social media break, or no break.

What's involved

You will participate for one day, completing a demographic form, baseline cognitive tests, 45 minutes of self-study, a memory task, and then your assigned break or continued study, followed by more cognitive tests.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your participation will last for one day, with the primary endpoint measured at the end of that day.

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