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SleepNCT06839417

Effect of Squash Exercise Intervention on Sleep and Mental Health Among Young Adults

A study testing Exercise in people with Sleep and Mental Health, run by Tsinghua University at 1 site in China.

Not yet recruiting

Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

Dear Squash Enthusiast, Hello! First of all, thank you for participating in this survey! This questionnaire is part of a joint study conducted by the Sports and Brain Science Research Team at Tsinghua University and the Squash program students from Nanjing Sport Institute. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Sleep, Mental Health, Exercise
What is being tested?
Exercise
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
1 Mar 2025to 1 Mar 2027
Phase
Interventional
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 35 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • (1) healthy young adults ; (2) without chronic diseases or psychiatric disorders between the ages of 18 and 35; (3) absence of regular exercise for the past half year; (4) right-handedness; (5) Neither color blindness nor color weakness exist.

Who cannot join

  • the exclusion criteria includes individuals with a history of cardiovascular, metabolic, or neurological disorders (such as hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, or other significant medical conditions), as well as those with current or past psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, or other mood or behavioral disorders. Participants who have engaged in regular physical exercise or athletic training within the past six months will also be excluded, as their activity levels may interfere with the results. Left-handed individuals will be excluded, as handedness can affect motor performance and brain activity patterns. Additionally, individuals with any visual impairment affecting color perception, such as color blindness or color weakness, will be excluded. Those currently using medications that affect cognitive function, mood, or physical performance (e.g., antidepressants, anxiolytics, or beta-blockers) will also be excluded, as will individuals with a history of substance abuse or current substance use. Participants with sleep disorders, such as insomnia or sleep apnea, will be excluded to avoid confounding sleep-related outcomes. Lastly, pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, as well as those currently participating in other clinical trials or studies that could interfere with this research, will be excluded from the study.

Trial locations and contacts

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

China1 site
  • Tsinghua

    Beijing, 100084

    Yanwei You, PhD, 17315218175, yyw22@mails.tsinghua.edu.cn

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About this study

Dear Squash Enthusiast, Hello!

First of all, thank you for participating in this survey! This questionnaire is part of a joint study conducted by the Sports and Brain Science Research Team at Tsinghua University and the Squash program students from Nanjing Sport Institute. The study focuses on promoting squash, understanding the exercise experiences of squash participants, and examining the effects of squash on sleep and mental health. Completing the questionnaire will take approximately 5 minutes.

This research strictly follows the guidelines of the Tsinghua University Ethics Review Committee. All tests are harmless to the body, and there are no right or wrong answers to the questions in the survey. Please respond according to your personal situation. Your personal information will only be used for statistical purposes, and we will ensure that your information is kept strictly confidential.

Being tested
Exercise
Keywords
sleep, exercsie, squash
Medical subject headings
Psychological Well-Being, Motor Activity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • ExerciseBehavioural

    using squash exercise

Study groups in NCT06839417
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
exerciseExperimentaltwo group two test
Receives: Behavioral: Exercise
controlNo interventionNot described

What is being measured

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

  1. sleep quality

    PSQI

    Measured: 3 MONTH

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. mental health

    PHQ9

    Measured: 3 MONTH

Timeline

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

  1. First posted21 Feb 2025
  2. Study start1 Mar 2025 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Mar 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Mar 2027 (estimated)

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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
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
100 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06839417
Sponsor's protocol ID
2024THZWYY05
Status last verified
Feb 2025
First submitted
9 Feb 2025
Last updated
21 Feb 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: This study aims to investigate the effects of squash exercise intervention on sleep and mental health. The research will be conducted in two phases. First, we will conduct a cross-sectional survey to assess the baseline relationship between squash participation and sleep quality, as well as mental well-being. Following this, a randomized controlled trial will be implemented, starting with a one-time intervention to observe immediate effects of squash exercise on sleep and mental health. Subsequently, a 10-week intervention will be conducted, with three sessions per week, each lasting one hour, to explore the long-term impact of regular squash exercise on these outcomes. The goal is to provide insights into how squash as a form of physical activity can influence sleep patterns and mental health.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Exercise in people with Sleep and Mental Health, run by Tsinghua 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 1 inclusion and 1 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Feb 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 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 Yanwei You, PhD (+86-17315218175, yyw22@mails.tsinghua.edu.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

sleep quality (time frame: 3 MONTH). 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 21 Feb 2025.

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