Exercise MotivationNCT06706180
Motivation for Exercise: A Mood-Based Focus
A study testing Exercise for Mood video and Exercise for Fitness video in people with Exercise Motivation, run by Boston University Charles River Campus at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The goal of this study is to assess the effects of an exercise-related video on exercise motivation and adherence. Specifically, the researchers are studying whether an exercise-for-mood video increase levels of exercise motivation as compared to an exercise-for-fitness video. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Exercise Motivation
- What is being tested?
- Exercise for Mood video and Exercise for Fitness video
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 48 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 15 Oct 2024to 17 Mar 2025
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- At least 18 years of age
- Current PS101 student at Boston University
- A score of 14 or higher on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
- Able to read English to provide informed consent
- Familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse or a touch screen device
- Access to Zoom video conferencing software
Who cannot join
- Under age 18
- Known conditions prohibiting exercise adoption as identified by risk scores on the PAR-Q (a score of "yes" on one or more items)
- Presence of anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa, or recent (6 month) suicidal ideation
- Score of 13 or lower on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The goal of this study is to assess the effects of an exercise-related video on exercise motivation and adherence. Specifically, the researchers are studying whether an exercise-for-mood video increase levels of exercise motivation as compared to an exercise-for-fitness video.
Read the detailed description
This study is designed to evaluate two interventions for exercise motivation: an exercise-for-mood video and an exercise-for-fitness video. After screening to determine eligibility, participants will complete two virtual study appointments, scheduled 10-20 days apart. In Phase 1, participants will first consent to the study and complete the DASS-21, ASI-3, and EMI-2. Participants will then complete an interview-format 7-day Physical Activity Recall (7-day PAR) about their exercise over the past week. Participants are then randomized to either the Fitness or Mood video by the researcher and are assigned to watch the video while on the Zoom meeting, approximately 11 minutes long. After the video, participants complete two short questionnaires about the credibility and usefulness of the video they watched. Finally, participants are briefed on safe exercise habits and given a goal of moderate exercise 4 times per week.
In the Phase 2 appointment, participants complete the EMI-2 and the 7-day PAR about their exercise over the past week. Participants are then debriefed on the intent of the study.
- Conditions
- Exercise Motivation
- Being tested
- Exercise for Mood video, Exercise for Fitness video
- Keywords
- Exercise motivation, Exercise for mood
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Exercise for Mood videoOther
As per arm of the same name
Exercise for Fitness videoOther
As per arm of the same name
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise for Mood video | Experimental | The Exercise for Mood intervention is an approximately 11-minute video shown to participants which presents a mood-based motivational frame for exercise and physical activity. Video content focuses on discussions related to the immediate mood benefits from exercise, longer-term cognitive and mental health benefits of exercise, effects of positive affect during exercise, and mood-centered strategies for engaging in regular physical activity, including exercising in diverse locations, exercising with friends, and exercising with music or audiobooks. Receives: Other: Exercise for Mood video |
| Exercise for Fitness video | Active comparator | The Exercise for Fitness intervention is an approximately 11-minute video shown to participants which presents a fitness-based motivational frame for exercise and physical activity. Video content focuses on discussions related to the physical health effects of exercise, including cardiovascular health, increased calorie burning, and overall physical wellbeing. The video also includes recommendations for diversity of exercise, balancing cardiovascular and strength-training activities. Receives: Other: Exercise for Fitness video |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Exercise Motivation
Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2)
Measured: Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart.
Secondary outcomes (3)
Exercise adherence
Adherence to an exercise goal of moderate-intensity exercise 4 times per week. Evaluated using the 7-day Physical Activity Recall (7-day PAR).
Measured: Retrospective accounting of the past 7 days, assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart.
Mood During Exercise
Mood during most typical, intentional physical activity over the past week, evaluated on the Feeling Scale (FS)
Measured: Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart
Perceived Exertion during Exercise
Exertion during most typical, intentional physical activity over the past week, evaluated on the Ratings of Perceived Exertion scale (RPE)
Measured: Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Nov 2024
- Study start15 Oct 2024
- Primary completion17 Mar 2025
- Study completion17 Mar 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Exercise MotivationStudies 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
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Michael Otto, Boston University Charles River Campus
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06706180
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 7628E
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 21 Nov 2024
- Last updated
- 2 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: After publication of primary aims, de-identified data will be eligible for sharing with investigators requesting such data after completion of a valid data-use agreement.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Motivation for Exercise: A Mood-Based Focus
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06706180
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 7628E
- Conditions
- Exercise Motivation
- Keywords
- Exercise motivation, Exercise for mood
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Boston University Charles River CampusUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 17 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 17 Mar 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Nov 2024 (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.
The goal of this study is to assess the effects of an exercise-related video on exercise motivation and adherence. Specifically, the researchers are studying whether an exercise-for-mood video increase levels of exercise motivation as compared to an exercise-for-fitness video.
Detailed description
This study is designed to evaluate two interventions for exercise motivation: an exercise-for-mood video and an exercise-for-fitness video. After screening to determine eligibility, participants will complete two virtual study appointments, scheduled 10-20 days apart. In Phase 1, participants will first consent to the study and complete the DASS-21, ASI-3, and EMI-2. Participants will then complete an interview-format 7-day Physical Activity Recall (7-day PAR) about their exercise over the past week. Participants are then randomized to either the Fitness or Mood video by the researcher and are assigned to watch the video while on the Zoom meeting, approximately 11 minutes long. After the video, participants complete two short questionnaires about the credibility and usefulness of the video they watched. Finally, participants are briefed on safe exercise habits and given a goal of moderate exercise 4 times per week.
In the Phase 2 appointment, participants complete the EMI-2 and the 7-day PAR about their exercise over the past week. Participants are then debriefed on the intent of the study.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise for Mood video | Experimental | Other: Exercise for Mood videoThe Exercise for Mood intervention is an approximately 11-minute video shown to participants which presents a mood-based motivational frame for exercise and physical activity. Video content focuses on discussions related to the immediate mood benefits from exercise, longer-term cognitive and mental health benefits of exercise, effects of positive affect during exercise, and mood-centered strategies for engaging in regular physical activity, including exercising in diverse locations, exercising with friends, and exercising with music or audiobooks. |
| Exercise for Fitness video | Active comparator | Other: Exercise for Fitness videoThe Exercise for Fitness intervention is an approximately 11-minute video shown to participants which presents a fitness-based motivational frame for exercise and physical activity. Video content focuses on discussions related to the physical health effects of exercise, including cardiovascular health, increased calorie burning, and overall physical wellbeing. The video also includes recommendations for diversity of exercise, balancing cardiovascular and strength-training activities. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- At least 18 years of age
- Current PS101 student at Boston University
- A score of 14 or higher on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
- Able to read English to provide informed consent
- Familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse or a touch screen device
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Under age 18
- Known conditions prohibiting exercise adoption as identified by risk scores on the PAR-Q (a score of "yes" on one or more items)
- Presence of anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa, or recent (6 month) suicidal ideation
- Score of 13 or lower on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise for Mood videoAs per arm of the same name | Other | Exercise for Mood video |
| Exercise for Fitness videoAs per arm of the same name | Other | Exercise for Fitness video |
Primary outcome
Exercise Motivation
Time frame: Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart.
Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2)
3 secondary outcomes
Exercise adherence
Time frame: Retrospective accounting of the past 7 days, assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart.
Mood During Exercise
Time frame: Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart
Perceived Exertion during Exercise
Time frame: Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart
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 2 Dec 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. After publication of primary aims, de-identified data will be eligible for sharing with investigators requesting such data after completion of a valid data-use agreement.
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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 Exercise for Mood video and Exercise for Fitness video in people with Exercise Motivation, run by Boston University Charles River Campus at 1 site in United States.
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 6 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 2 Dec 2025. 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 United States. 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?
Exercise Motivation (time frame: Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart.). 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 2 Dec 2025.