How Short-Term Aerobic Exercise Affects Stress and Mood in Students

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-01-17

Study Completion Date

2024-05-30

Brief Summary

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This study was conducted to understand how short-term aerobic exercise affects mood and stress in university students. The research focused on healthy male and female students between the ages of 18 and 25. Participants were asked to complete two questionnaires: one to measure their mood and another to assess their stress levels. These questionnaires were filled out before, immediately after, and at several intervals up to 24 hours after a single session of aerobic exercise.The goal was to see whether exercise could quickly improve mood and reduce stress, and how long these effects might last. The study was carefully designed, and ethically approved. By focusing on immediate and short-term changes, the research highlights the potential benefits of exercise for mental well-being in young adults.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Healthy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Short-Term Aerobic Exercise Group

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Group Aerobic Exercise Session

Intervention Type OTHER

The Aerobic Exercise Program is designed to improve mood and reduce stress among university students through structured, moderate-intensity aerobic activities.

Session Structure: Participants engage in moderate-intensity aerobic exercises such as treadmill walking or running, tailored to individual fitness levels, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity. Each session consists of a 10-minute warm-up, 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, and a 5-minute cool-down.

This intervention incorporates a dual assessment approach using the Profile of Mood States (POMS) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) to evaluate mood and stress levels both before and after exercise. Participants complete these assessments multiple times, allowing for a nuanced understanding of how aerobic exercise influences mood and stress over time.

Interventions

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Group Aerobic Exercise Session

The Aerobic Exercise Program is designed to improve mood and reduce stress among university students through structured, moderate-intensity aerobic activities.

Session Structure: Participants engage in moderate-intensity aerobic exercises such as treadmill walking or running, tailored to individual fitness levels, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity. Each session consists of a 10-minute warm-up, 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, and a 5-minute cool-down.

This intervention incorporates a dual assessment approach using the Profile of Mood States (POMS) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) to evaluate mood and stress levels both before and after exercise. Participants complete these assessments multiple times, allowing for a nuanced understanding of how aerobic exercise influences mood and stress over time.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy male and female students aged between 18 and 25 years.
* Ability to speak and understand written English.

Exclusion Criteria

* Students who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
* Students who currently smoke.
* Students who respond "yes" to any of the seven questions on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).
* Students taking medications for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
* Students with a current or past diagnosis of a psychotic disorder.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

25 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes