NCT06984900

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

Investigating The Effect of Short-Term Aerobic Exercise on Stress and Mood Among Students

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: Qassim University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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. 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

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-01-17
• Primary completion: 2024-05-30
• Completion: 2024-05-30
• First posted: 2025-05-22
• Last updated: 2025-05-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Saudi Arabia