Stress in University StudentsMT WİTH CORENCT07250438
Music Therapy Awareness in the Lecture Hall: Effects of Mindfulness-based Breathing and Core Exercises on Stress, Endurance, and Relaxation in University Students
A study testing core exercise in people with Stress in University Students and Relaxation and Well-being, run by Ankara University.
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of music therapy awareness, mindfulness-based breathing, and core exercises on stress, resilience, and relaxation in university students. Stress is highly prevalent in this population and can negatively affect both academic performance and physical and psychological health. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Stress in University Students, Relaxation and Well-being, Psychological Resilience
- What is being tested?
- core exercise
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Nov 2025to Apr 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 35 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Healthy university students or young adults aged 18-30 years.
- Willing to participate voluntarily and able to provide written informed consent.
- major physical health problems or musculoskeletal injuries that would prevent participation in the exercise program, based on preliminary health screening.
- No significant hearing impairment that would interfere with participation in music-based sessions
Who cannot join
- Acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain, injury, or disorders that limit exercise participation.
- Serious cardiovascular, pulmonary, or other systemic diseases that restrict physical activity.
- History of surgery within the past 3 months or medical advice to avoid exercise
- Psychiatric or neurological disorders that may prevent compliance with the program.
- Significant hearing impairment or other sensory deficits that could interfere with music therapy sessions
About this study
This study aims to evaluate the effects of music therapy awareness, mindfulness-based breathing, and core exercises on stress, resilience, and relaxation in university students. Stress is highly prevalent in this population and can negatively affect both academic performance and physical and psychological health. By combining music therapy with breathing and core exercises, the study seeks to provide a holistic approach to improving students' well-being
Read the detailed description
University students often experience high levels of stress due to academic and social responsibilities, which may lead to reduced cognitive performance, decreased endurance, and health problems. Effective stress management strategies are therefore essential to support academic achievement and quality of life.
Music therapy has been shown to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Mindfulness-based breathing exercises enhance body awareness, calmness, and resilience, while core exercises improve physical endurance, posture, and general well-being. In a university setting, the integration of these approaches may reduce stress levels and increase both psychological and physical resilience.
This study will recruit 80 healthy volunteers aged 18-30, consisting of university students or young adults. Participants must be willing to give informed consent and must not have severe musculoskeletal, neurological, or systemic health conditions that prevent exercise. Individuals with significant hearing loss, recent surgery, or psychiatric conditions that may interfere with participation will also be excluded.
The primary objective is to investigate the effects of music therapy awareness, mindfulness-based breathing, and core exercises on stress levels, resilience, and relaxation among students. The secondary objective is to explore the potential impact of these interventions on academic performance and social relationships.
- Being tested
- core exercise
- Keywords
- Stress Management, Psychological Resilience, Mental Health and Well-being in University Students
- Medical subject headings
- Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
core exerciseBehavioural
Participants will engage in a structured program combining mindfulness-based breathing exercises, core stability/strength exercises, and music therapy awareness sessions. Sessions will be delivered in a lecture-hall setting, approximately 2-3 times per week, lasting 45-60 minutes, for a total duration of 4-8 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| control | No intervention | Participants continue their usual activities without a structured program during the study period. Optionally, they may be offered the program after study completion |
| Core exercise | Experimental | Participants in the experimental group receive a combined intervention including mindfulness-based breathing exercises, core stabilization training, and music therapy sessions for stress reduction and relaxation. Receives: Behavioral: core exercise |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Perceived Stress Score assessed by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a 10-item self-report questionnaire designed to measure the degree to which individuals perceive their lives as stressful. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often).
Total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater perceived stress
Measured: Baseline and 6 weeks
Change in core muscle endurance assessed by the Plank Test
Core muscle endurance will be evaluated using the Plank Test. Participants are instructed to hold a standard prone plank position for as long as possible.
The time (in seconds) is recorded from the start of the position until loss of proper form or voluntary termination.
Measured: Baseline and 6 weeks
Change in core muscle endurance assessed by the Plank Test assessing by score
Core muscle endurance will be evaluated using the Plank Test. Scores range from 0 seconds (minimum) to the maximum duration the participant can maintain proper posture
Measured: Baseline and 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change in relaxation/calmness assessed by 5-point Likert Scale questionnaire
Participants rate their perceived relaxation on a 5-point Likert Scale (1 = very tense, 5 = very relaxed). Higher scores indicate greater calmness and relaxation (better outcome)
Measured: Baseline and 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Nov 2025
- Study startNov 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completionFeb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionApr 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Stress in University StudentsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ankara UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Emine Merve Ersever, Ankara University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07250438
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-79176220-050.04-1961949
- Other IDs
- Ankara University
- Acronym
- MT WİTH CORE
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 30 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 26 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Music Therapy Awareness in the Lecture Hall: Effects of Mindfulness-based Breathing and Core Exercises on Stress, Endurance, and Relaxation in University Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07250438
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MT WİTH CORE / E-79176220-050.04-1961949
- Keywords
- Stress Management, Psychological Resilience, Mental Health and Well-being in University Students
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Nov 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Apr 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 26 Nov 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 aims to evaluate the effects of music therapy awareness, mindfulness-based breathing, and core exercises on stress, resilience, and relaxation in university students. Stress is highly prevalent in this population and can negatively affect both academic performance and physical and psychological health. By combining music therapy with breathing and core exercises, the study seeks to provide a holistic approach to improving students' well-being
Detailed description
University students often experience high levels of stress due to academic and social responsibilities, which may lead to reduced cognitive performance, decreased endurance, and health problems. Effective stress management strategies are therefore essential to support academic achievement and quality of life.
Music therapy has been shown to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Mindfulness-based breathing exercises enhance body awareness, calmness, and resilience, while core exercises improve physical endurance, posture, and general well-being. In a university setting, the integration of these approaches may reduce stress levels and increase both psychological and physical resilience.
This study will recruit 80 healthy volunteers aged 18-30, consisting of university students or young adults. Participants must be willing to give informed consent and must not have severe musculoskeletal, neurological, or systemic health conditions that prevent exercise. Individuals with significant hearing loss, recent surgery, or psychiatric conditions that may interfere with participation will also be excluded.
The primary objective is to investigate the effects of music therapy awareness, mindfulness-based breathing, and core exercises on stress levels, resilience, and relaxation among students. The secondary objective is to explore the potential impact of these interventions on academic performance and social relationships.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| control | No intervention | –Participants continue their usual activities without a structured program during the study period. Optionally, they may be offered the program after study completion |
| Core exercise | Experimental | Behavioral: core exerciseParticipants in the experimental group receive a combined intervention including mindfulness-based breathing exercises, core stabilization training, and music therapy sessions for stress reduction and relaxation. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Healthy university students or young adults aged 18-30 years.
- Willing to participate voluntarily and able to provide written informed consent.
- major physical health problems or musculoskeletal injuries that would prevent participation in the exercise program, based on preliminary health screening.
- No significant hearing impairment that would interfere with participation in music-based sessions
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain, injury, or disorders that limit exercise participation.
- Serious cardiovascular, pulmonary, or other systemic diseases that restrict physical activity.
- History of surgery within the past 3 months or medical advice to avoid exercise
- Psychiatric or neurological disorders that may prevent compliance with the program.
- Significant hearing impairment or other sensory deficits that could interfere with music therapy sessions
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 |
|---|---|---|
| core exerciseParticipants will engage in a structured program combining mindfulness-based breathing exercises, core stability/strength exercises, and music therapy awareness sessions. Sessions will be delivered in a lecture-hall setting, approximately 2-3 times per week, lasting 45-60 minutes, for a total duration of 4-8 weeks. | Behavioural | Core exercise |
Primary outcome
Change in Perceived Stress Score assessed by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a 10-item self-report questionnaire designed to measure the degree to which individuals perceive their lives as stressful. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). Total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater perceived stress
Change in core muscle endurance assessed by the Plank Test
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Core muscle endurance will be evaluated using the Plank Test. Participants are instructed to hold a standard prone plank position for as long as possible. The time (in seconds) is recorded from the start of the position until loss of proper form or voluntary termination.
Change in core muscle endurance assessed by the Plank Test assessing by score
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Core muscle endurance will be evaluated using the Plank Test. Scores range from 0 seconds (minimum) to the maximum duration the participant can maintain proper posture
1 secondary outcome
Change in relaxation/calmness assessed by 5-point Likert Scale questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Nov 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing core exercise in people with Stress in University Students and Relaxation and Well-being, run by Ankara University.
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 4 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Nov 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Change in Perceived Stress Score assessed by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) (time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks). The study lists 3 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 26 Nov 2025.