Physical Activity and StressNCT04221022
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS COPING STRATEGY FOR ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE FEMALE COLLEGIATE STUDENT
A study testing Light physical activity, Moderate physical activity and Vigorous physical activity in people with Physical Activity and Stress, run by Zohra Institute of Health Sciences at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Physical Inactivity is one of the major cause causing academic stress in students, so effectiveness of Light, moderate and vigorous physical activity as a baseline treatment were assessed through academic stress scale questionnaire, Cohen Perceived stress Scale and rapid assessment of physical activity (RAPA). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 24 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Activity and Stress
- What is being tested?
- Light physical activity, Moderate physical activity and Vigorous physical activity
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 37 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 9 Jan 2020to 30 Jun 2020
- 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 24 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Undergraduate female students between 18-24 years.
- Students with moderate level of academic stress
- Students inactive from last one month
Who cannot join
- Students with any other type of stress
- Students with other psychological disorders
- Student with known systemic disease.
- Physically active from last one month were excluded.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Physical Inactivity is one of the major cause causing academic stress in students, so effectiveness of Light, moderate and vigorous physical activity as a baseline treatment were assessed through academic stress scale questionnaire, Cohen Perceived stress Scale and rapid assessment of physical activity (RAPA).
Read the detailed description
A total of 388 students participated in first phase of study and total 60 students with moderate academic stress were filtered. Among those only 37 were physically inactive from last one month by the assessment through RAPA (Rapid assessment of physical activity). ASS (Academic stress scale), Cohen Perceived stress Scale and RAPA questionnaires were used to collect data. Three equally distributed groups were given three different modes of physical activities i.e light, moderate \& vigorous.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity and Stress
- Being tested
- Light physical activity, Moderate physical activity, Vigorous physical activity
- Keywords
- Physical Activity, academic stress, Light Physical activity, Moderate Physical Activity, Vigorous Physical Activity
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Light physical activityOther
Each session started with leisure walk, duration of which was set to 35 minutes. Frequency set for the session was that each individual of the group had to walk for five days a week for total of six weeks. (total 30 days in six weeks)
Moderate physical activityOther
Each session started with brisk walk, duration of which was set to 30 minutes. Frequency set for the session was that each individual of the group had to walk for five days a week for total of six weeks. (total 30 days in six weeks)
Vigorous physical activityOther
Each session started with jogging, duration of which was set to 15 minutes. Frequency set for the session was that each individual of the group had to walk for five days a week for total of six weeks. (total 30 days in six weeks)
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Light physical activity (Group 1) | Active comparator | Female collegiate students were assessed by using Academic stress scale questionnaire, Cohen Perceived stress Scale and rapid assessment of physical activity (RAPA) to determine physical activity level and academic stress. They were assigned into Light Physical activity. Each subject in first group completed 6 weeks of exercise sessions which aimed to cope up academic stress among female collegiate students. Each subject was evaluated for changes in symptoms in each week. Receives: Other: Light physical activity |
| Moderate physical activity (Group 2) | Active comparator | Female collegiate students were assessed by using Academic stress scale questionnaire, Cohen Perceived stress Scale and rapid assessment of physical activity (RAPA) to determine physical activity level and academic stress. They were assigned into moderate Physical activity. Each subject in first group completed 6 weeks of exercise sessions which aimed to cope up academic stress among female collegiate students. Each subject was evaluated for changes in symptoms in each week. Receives: Other: Moderate physical activity |
| Vigorous physical activity (Group 3) | Active comparator | Female collegiate students were assessed by using Academic stress scale questionnaire, Cohen Perceived stress Scale and rapid assessment of physical activity (RAPA) to determine physical activity level and academic stress. They were assigned into vigorous Physical activity. Each subject in first group completed 6 weeks of exercise sessions which aimed to cope up academic stress among female collegiate students. Each subject was evaluated for changes in symptoms in each week. Receives: Other: Vigorous physical activity |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Academic stress scale
it helps in measuring the level of academic stress experienced by college students due to five types of sources viz. Personal Inadequacy, Interactions with Peers and Teachers, Fear of Examination, Inadequate Facilities at College and Parents Expectations and SES.
Measured: upto 6 weeks
Rapid Assessment Physical Activity scale
Physical activity level of the patients was also observed through rapid assessment of physical activity with categories as "0" for No involvement and "1" for yes and the results showed that those who are involved in any type of physical activity have a better functional outcome.
Measured: upto 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Jan 2020
- Study start9 Jan 2020
- Primary completion30 Jun 2020
- Study completion30 Jun 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Physical Activity and StressStudies 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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 37 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Zohra Institute of Health Sciences
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04221022
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ZIHS-1272/MS/05
- Status last verified
- Jun 2020
- First submitted
- 6 Jan 2020
- Last updated
- 1 Jul 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- 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 1 Jul 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS COPING STRATEGY FOR ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE FEMALE COLLEGIATE STUDENT
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04221022
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ZIHS-1272/MS/05
- Conditions
- Physical Activity and Stress
- Keywords
- Physical Activity, academic stress, Light Physical activity, Moderate Physical Activity, Vigorous Physical Activity
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 37 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Zohra Institute of Health SciencesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 Jan 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jun 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Jan 2020 (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.
Physical Inactivity is one of the major cause causing academic stress in students, so effectiveness of Light, moderate and vigorous physical activity as a baseline treatment were assessed through academic stress scale questionnaire, Cohen Perceived stress Scale and rapid assessment of physical activity (RAPA).
Detailed description
A total of 388 students participated in first phase of study and total 60 students with moderate academic stress were filtered. Among those only 37 were physically inactive from last one month by the assessment through RAPA (Rapid assessment of physical activity). ASS (Academic stress scale), Cohen Perceived stress Scale and RAPA questionnaires were used to collect data. Three equally distributed groups were given three different modes of physical activities i.e light, moderate \& vigorous.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Light physical activity (Group 1) | Active comparator | Other: Light physical activityFemale collegiate students were assessed by using Academic stress scale questionnaire, Cohen Perceived stress Scale and rapid assessment of physical activity (RAPA) to determine physical activity level and academic stress. They were assigned into Light Physical activity. Each subject in first group completed 6 weeks of exercise sessions which aimed to cope up academic stress among female collegiate students. Each subject was evaluated for changes in symptoms in each week. |
| Moderate physical activity (Group 2) | Active comparator | Other: Moderate physical activityFemale collegiate students were assessed by using Academic stress scale questionnaire, Cohen Perceived stress Scale and rapid assessment of physical activity (RAPA) to determine physical activity level and academic stress. They were assigned into moderate Physical activity. Each subject in first group completed 6 weeks of exercise sessions which aimed to cope up academic stress among female collegiate students. Each subject was evaluated for changes in symptoms in each week. |
| Vigorous physical activity (Group 3) | Active comparator | Other: Vigorous physical activityFemale collegiate students were assessed by using Academic stress scale questionnaire, Cohen Perceived stress Scale and rapid assessment of physical activity (RAPA) to determine physical activity level and academic stress. They were assigned into vigorous Physical activity. Each subject in first group completed 6 weeks of exercise sessions which aimed to cope up academic stress among female collegiate students. Each subject was evaluated for changes in symptoms in each week. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 24 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Undergraduate female students between 18-24 years.
- Students with moderate level of academic stress
- Students inactive from last one month
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Students with any other type of stress
- Students with other psychological disorders
- Student with known systemic disease.
- Physically active from last one month were excluded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Light physical activityEach session started with leisure walk, duration of which was set to 35 minutes. Frequency set for the session was that each individual of the group had to walk for five days a week for total of six weeks. (total 30 days in six weeks) | Other | Light physical activity (Group 1) |
| Moderate physical activityEach session started with brisk walk, duration of which was set to 30 minutes. Frequency set for the session was that each individual of the group had to walk for five days a week for total of six weeks. (total 30 days in six weeks) | Other | Moderate physical activity (Group 2) |
| Vigorous physical activityEach session started with jogging, duration of which was set to 15 minutes. Frequency set for the session was that each individual of the group had to walk for five days a week for total of six weeks. (total 30 days in six weeks) | Other | Vigorous physical activity (Group 3) |
Primary outcome
Academic stress scale
Time frame: upto 6 weeks
it helps in measuring the level of academic stress experienced by college students due to five types of sources viz. Personal Inadequacy, Interactions with Peers and Teachers, Fear of Examination, Inadequate Facilities at College and Parents Expectations and SES.
Rapid Assessment Physical Activity scale
Time frame: upto 6 weeks
Physical activity level of the patients was also observed through rapid assessment of physical activity with categories as "0" for No involvement and "1" for yes and the results showed that those who are involved in any type of physical activity have a better functional outcome.
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 1 Jul 2020.
- 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. 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 Light physical activity, Moderate physical activity and Vigorous physical activity in people with Physical Activity and Stress, run by Zohra Institute of Health Sciences at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 3 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Jul 2020. 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 Pakistan. 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?
Academic stress scale (time frame: upto 6 weeks). 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 1 Jul 2020.