Trials / Completed

CompletedNCT07268144

Effectiveness of a Supervised University-Based Physical Activity and Health Education Program on Lifestyle and Psychological Well-being (Ponte en Forma)

Effectiveness of a Supervised University-Based Physical Activity and Health Education Program on Lifestyle and Psychological Well-being: A Controlled Educational Intervention Study

Status: Completed
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional
Enrollment: 159 (actual)

Sponsor: Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur · Academic / Other
Sex: All
Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured, supervised university-based program that combines physical activity and health education to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and psychological well-being. The program, called Ponte en Forma, is implemented at the University of Vigo (Campus of Ourense, Spain) as part of its institutional health promotion strategy. Adult participants (students, university staff, and community members) are allocated either to an intervention group, which takes part in the supervised Ponte en Forma program, or to a control group, which continues their usual unsupervised exercise routine. The intervention lasts four months and includes three weekly supervised exercise sessions plus biweekly counseling focused on healthy eating, prevention of tobacco and alcohol use, and emotional well-being. The main outcomes assessed include body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, resting heart rate, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Secondary outcomes include self-esteem, emotional intelligence, health-related quality of life, and lifestyle habits.

Detailed description

The Ponte en Forma program is a university-based health promotion initiative designed to improve physical, dietary, and psychological health through a combination of supervised exercise and lifestyle counseling. The program is implemented at the University of Vigo (Campus of Ourense, Spain) during the 2016-2017 academic year. Study Design This is a quasi-experimental, non-randomized, controlled intervention study. Participants are users of the University Sports Service. The intervention group participates in the supervised Ponte en Forma program, while the control group continues their regular unsupervised exercise activities. Allocation is based on type of enrollment and participant preference. Intervention Details The program includes three weekly sessions of supervised physical activity (aerobic, strength, flexibility, and balance training) and biweekly group or individual counseling sessions. Counseling addresses nutrition and the Mediterranean diet, avoidance of tobacco and alcohol consumption, and strategies for emotional well-being. Outcome Measures Primary outcomes: Body Mass Index (BMI) Systolic and diastolic blood pressure Resting heart rate Adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MEDAS-14) Secondary outcomes: Physical activity level (IPAQ-SF) Tobacco and alcohol use Self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale) Emotional intelligence (TMMS-24) Health-related quality of life (SF-12, EQ-VAS) Body image perception and risk of disordered eating (SCOFF) Ethical Considerations The study was approved by the Galician Clinical Research Ethics Committee (Ref. 2016/567), and all participants provided written informed consent.

Conditions

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Ponte en Forma Program	A structured behavioral intervention combining supervised physical training and lifestyle education over a four-month period. The intervention included: Supervised exercise three times per week, integrating aerobic, strength, flexibility, and balance components adapted to individual fitness levels. Biweekly counseling sessions on healthy eating, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, prevention of tobacco and alcohol use, and emotional well-being strategies. Conducted by qualified sports science professionals and health educators. Other Name(s): University-based health promotion program

Timeline

Start date: 2016-09-01
Primary completion: 2017-06-30
Completion: 2017-07-31
First posted: 2025-12-05
Last updated: 2025-12-05

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT07268144. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.