HealthySEAEMNCT06984900
How Short-Term Aerobic Exercise Affects Stress and Mood in Students
A study testing Group Aerobic Exercise Session in people with Healthy, run by Qassim University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy
- What is being tested?
- Group Aerobic Exercise Session
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSaudi Arabia
- Study dates
- 17 Jan 2024to 30 May 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Healthy male and female students aged between 18 and 25 years.
- Ability to speak and understand written English.
Who cannot join
- 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.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Saudi Arabia1 site
Qassim University, in Qassim University Medical City, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Buraidah, 51452
About this study
Official title: Investigating The Effect of Short-Term Aerobic Exercise on Stress and Mood Among Students
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.
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Being tested
- Group Aerobic Exercise Session
- Keywords
- Mental Health, Well-Being, Exercise, Stress, Mood
- Medical subject headings
- Psychological Well-Being, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Group Aerobic Exercise SessionOther
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.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Short-Term Aerobic Exercise Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Group Aerobic Exercise Session |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Improvement in Total Mood Disturbance Following Short-Term Aerobic Exercise in University Students
Total Mood Disturbance (TMD):
Measured using the Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaire.
Scores range from 0 to a maximum depending on the number of items (65 items rated on a 0-4 Likert scale, resulting in a theoretical range of 0 to 260).
A higher TMD score represents a worse overall mood outcome.
Measured: TMD is assessed at eight time points: Before exercise (T0) Immediately after exercise (T1) At intervals: 1 hour (T2), 2 hours (T3), 4 hours (T4), 8 hours (T5), 12 hours (T6), and 24 hours post-exercise (T7).
Perceived Stress Levels Following Short-Term Aerobic Exercise in University Students
Perceived Stress Levels:
Measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Scores range from 0 to 40.
Higher scores indicate higher levels of perceived stress. Scores can be categorized as:
Low stress: 0-13 Moderate stress: 14-26 High stress: 27-40
Measured: Assessed at two time points: Before exercise (T0) 24 hours after exercise (T7).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 May 2025
- Study start17 Jan 2024
- Primary completion30 May 2024
- Study completion30 May 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for HealthyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Qassim University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Feras Alsultan, Qassim University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06984900
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 24-71-12
- Acronym
- SEAEM
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 14 May 2025
- Last updated
- 29 May 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: The study aims to share individual participant data (IPD) with other researchers for further analysis and to enhance the understanding of the effects of aerobic exercise on mood and stress among students.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 May 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigating The Effect of Short-Term Aerobic Exercise on Stress and Mood Among Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06984900
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SEAEM / 24-71-12
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Keywords
- Mental Health, Well-Being, Exercise, Stress, Mood
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Qassim UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 17 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 May 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 May 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 May 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Short-Term Aerobic Exercise Group | Experimental | Other: Group Aerobic Exercise Session |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Healthy male and female students aged between 18 and 25 years.
- Ability to speak and understand written English.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- 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.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Group Aerobic Exercise SessionThe 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. | Other | Short-Term Aerobic Exercise Group |
Primary outcome
Improvement in Total Mood Disturbance Following Short-Term Aerobic Exercise in University Students
Time frame: TMD is assessed at eight time points: Before exercise (T0) Immediately after exercise (T1) At intervals: 1 hour (T2), 2 hours (T3), 4 hours (T4), 8 hours (T5), 12 hours (T6), and 24 hours post-exercise (T7).
Total Mood Disturbance (TMD): Measured using the Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaire. Scores range from 0 to a maximum depending on the number of items (65 items rated on a 0-4 Likert scale, resulting in a theoretical range of 0 to 260). A higher TMD score represents a worse overall mood outcome.
Perceived Stress Levels Following Short-Term Aerobic Exercise in University Students
Time frame: Assessed at two time points: Before exercise (T0) 24 hours after exercise (T7).
Perceived Stress Levels: Measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Scores range from 0 to 40. Higher scores indicate higher levels of perceived stress. Scores can be categorized as: Low stress: 0-13 Moderate stress: 14-26 High stress: 27-40
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 May 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. The study aims to share individual participant data (IPD) with other researchers for further analysis and to enhance the understanding of the effects of aerobic exercise on mood and stress among students.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Group Aerobic Exercise Session in people with Healthy, run by Qassim University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 May 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Saudi Arabia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Improvement in Total Mood Disturbance Following Short-Term Aerobic Exercise in University Students (time frame: TMD is assessed at eight time points: Before exercise (T0) Immediately after exercise (T1) At intervals: 1 hour (T2), 2 hours (T3), 4 hours (T4), 8 hours (T5), 12 hours (T6), and 24 hours post-exercise (T7).). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 May 2025.