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Motor FunctionNCT07839975

A Study on the Evaluation of College Students' Athletic Fitness Using a Data Model Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution Classification and Wrist Wearable Devices

An observational study of Motor Function, run by Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

To establish a multidimensional assessment system for college students' motor function and construct a quantitative model. Kinematic and physiological parameters will be collected using a wrist-worn wearable device, combined with active movement task testing, anthropometric measurements, and other relevant health… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Motor Function
How many people
120 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
Sep 2026to Sep 2027
How long will I take part?
1 Day
Phase
Observational
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 25 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Study population: Normal individuals aged 18-25 years.

Who may be able to join

  • Agree to participate in the study and voluntarily sign the informed consent form;
  • Be a university student aged 18-25, gender not limited;
  • Be in generally good physical condition and able to complete the exercise tests required for this study;
  • Be able to wear the wrist-worn device as required by the study and cooperate in completing questionnaires, physical fitness assessments, and related data collection;
  • Have not experienced any acute injuries, serious illnesses, or hospitalizations that would affect daily activities or exercise tests within the past month.

Who cannot join

  • Individuals with severe cardiovascular disease, motor dysfunction, or cognitive impairment.
  • Individuals with recent severe trauma or hospitalization who are unsuitable for exercise testing.
  • Individuals with a history of congenital spinal deformities or severe flat feet, or other diseases affecting muscles, nerves, or bones.
  • Individuals deemed unsuitable for participation in this study by the researchers.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Chao Chen contact

86+13580348819

chenchao@smu.edu.cn

China1 site, 1 recruiting

  • Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515

    Recruiting

Other trials in China

About this study

To establish a multidimensional assessment system for college students' motor function and construct a quantitative model. Kinematic and physiological parameters will be collected using a wrist-worn wearable device, combined with active movement task testing, anthropometric measurements, and other relevant health information, to comprehensively assess college students' motor function characteristics, including balance, coordination, endurance, and explosive power.Secondary Objective: To explore the combined effects of motor ability, lifestyle, and traditional Chinese medicine constitution.

Read the detailed description

Primary Objective The primary objective of this study is to establish a multidimensional assessment system for motor function in college students and to construct a quantitative assessment model. During standardized active movement tasks, kinematic and physiological parameters will be collected using a wrist-worn wearable device. These data will be combined with the results of motor function tests, anthropometric measurements, and other relevant health information to comprehensively evaluate the motor function characteristics of college students.

The assessment will cover multiple dimensions of motor function, including balance, coordination, endurance, and explosive power. By integrating wearable device-derived parameters with conventional motor function assessment indicators, the study aims to identify key indicators associated with different dimensions of motor ability and to construct a quantitative model for the comprehensive assessment of motor function in college students.

Secondary Objective The secondary objective is to explore the associations among motor ability, lifestyle characteristics, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution in college students. Information on lifestyle-related factors, including physical activity, exercise habits, sleep, sedentary behavior, and other relevant health behaviors, as well as TCM constitution characteristics, will be collected.

These data will be analyzed together with multidimensional motor function indicators to investigate the relationships between lifestyle factors, TCM constitution, and different aspects of motor function, and to explore their combined associations with overall motor ability in college students.

Conditions
Motor Function
Keywords
Wrist-worn wearable device, Traditional Chinese Medicine constitution, Motor function

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Wrist-worn IMU- and PPG-derived Kinematic and Physiological Parameters, Including Step Frequency, Peak Acceleration, and Heart Rate Variability

    Kinematic and physiological parameters will be collected using a wrist-worn device equipped with an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors at a sampling frequency of 200 Hz. The wearable-derived measures will include step frequency, peak acceleration, and heart rate variability indices. Data will be collected during standardized motor tasks, including 10-m walking, paper-ball throwing, a visual stimulus-tapping reaction task, single-leg standing, and plank support, as well as during 24-hour continuous monitoring under free-living conditions.

    Measured: Baseline

Secondary outcomes (4)

  1. Height and Body Weight

    Height (cm) and body weight (kg) will be measured using a stadiometer and calibrated scale, respectively.

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Demographic Characteristics

    Demographic information, including age and sex, will be collected using a questionnaire.

    Measured: Baseline

  3. Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution Classification

    Traditional Chinese Medicine constitution type will be assessed using the Wang Qi Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution Questionnaire. Participants will be classified into constitution categories according to the questionnaire scoring criteria.

    Measured: Baseline

  4. Tongue Image Features

    Digital tongue images will be collected under standardized conditions. Tongue image characteristics, including tongue color, tongue shape, and tongue coating features, will be extracted for analysis.

    Measured: Baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted24 Sep 2026
  2. Study startSep 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completionSep 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completionSep 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
120 participants (estimated)
Target duration
1 Day
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07839975
Sponsor's protocol ID
NFEC-2026-414
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
9 Sep 2026
Last updated
24 Sep 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: Individual participant data will not be shared at this time due to concerns regarding participant privacy and confidentiality.

Publications

  • Culverhouse J, Hillsdon M, Metcalf B, Nunns M, Lear R, Brailey G, Pulsford R. Associations between device-measured physical activity and performance-based physical function outcomes in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Public Health. 2023 Oct 30;1(1):e100000. doi: 10.1136/bmjph-2023-100000. eCollection 2023 Nov.

    PubMed 40017839

  • Nawaratne R, Alahakoon D, De Silva D, O'Halloran PD, Montoye AH, Staley K, Nicholson M, Kingsley MI. Deep Learning to Predict Energy Expenditure and Activity Intensity in Free Living Conditions using Wrist-specific Accelerometry. J Sports Sci. 2021 Mar;39(6):683-690. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2020.1841394. Epub 2020 Oct 30.

    PubMed 33121379

  • Babu M, Lautman Z, Lin X, Sobota MHB, Snyder MP. Wearable Devices: Implications for Precision Medicine and the Future of Health Care. Annu Rev Med. 2024 Jan 29;75:401-415. doi: 10.1146/annurev-med-052422-020437. Epub 2023 Nov 20.

    PubMed 37983384

  • Zhang W, Xiong K, Zhu C, Evans R, Zhou L, Podrini C. Promoting child and adolescent health through wearable technology: A systematic review. Digit Health. 2024 Jun 11;10:20552076241260507. doi: 10.1177/20552076241260507. eCollection 2024 Jan-Dec.

    PubMed 38868368

  • Scott JJ, Rowlands AV, Cliff DP, Morgan PJ, Plotnikoff RC, Lubans DR. Comparability and feasibility of wrist- and hip-worn accelerometers in free-living adolescents. J Sci Med Sport. 2017 Dec;20(12):1101-1106. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2017.04.017. Epub 2017 Apr 21.

    PubMed 28501418

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Motor Function, run by Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University at 1 site in China.

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 5 inclusion and 4 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Sep 2026. 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 China. 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?

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?

Contact Chao Chen (86+13580348819, chenchao@smu.edu.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Wrist-worn IMU- and PPG-derived Kinematic and Physiological Parameters, Including Step Frequency, Peak Acceleration, and Heart Rate Variability (time frame: Baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07839975, which also lists 5 linked publications.

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 24 Sep 2026.

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