Medical StudentKARACADEMICNCT07116291
Impact of Regular Karate Practice on the Quality of Life and Health Outcomes of Students
A study testing Karate in people with Medical Student, run by University Hospital, Angers at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
A recent study reported that 52% of medical students had an anxiety disorder and 18% had a depressive syndrome. Following this publication, the Inspectorate General of Social Affairs commissioned a report on the quality of life of health students, making it a health priority. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Medical Student
- What is being tested?
- Karate
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 90 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 4 Sep 2025to 10 Jul 2026
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 3rd or 4th year health students at the university of Angers
Who cannot join
- contraindication to the practice of karate
- students repeating a year or entering the third year after a transfer, insofar as the evolution of their grades in relation to the 2nd year class cannot be ascertained.
- Students who already practise karate regularly cannot be included.
- Students planning to transfer to another faculty during the year of study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
France1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
University of ANGERS
Angers
Aurélien VENARA, 0241353637 ext. +33, aurelien.venara@chu-angers.fr
About this study
A recent study reported that 52% of medical students had an anxiety disorder and 18% had a depressive syndrome. Following this publication, the Inspectorate General of Social Affairs commissioned a report on the quality of life of health students, making it a health priority.
One of the causes of the malaise felt by students could be the stress associated with exams and recent reforms. This malaise could also be due to a drop in self-esteem linked to the environment and atmosphere on certain placement sites. In fact, one of our recent studies suggested that the quality of life of doctors in the clerkship could influence the quality of life of students.
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Since self-esteem is an important parameter in a student's understanding of his or her academic career, improving self-esteem could improve academic results and the quality of life of students.
Among the martial arts evaluated, karate has shown promising results in improving concentration and regulating the feelings of child victims of war in particular, as well as the elderly. Karate could therefore be a simple and effective solution for improving the mental health of healthy students, as well as their academic results. As it is a sport considered to be of moderate intensity, particularly through the practice of kat, it can be practised by anyone without contraindication apart from coronary artery disease.
- Conditions
- Medical Student
- Being tested
- Karate
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
KarateOther
karate practice
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Karate | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Karate |
| usual sporting practice except karate | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
evolution of the Short-Form-36 score (SF-36)
Measured: 10 months
Secondary outcomes (3)
Evolution of Rosenberg scale score
evolution of self-esteem
Measured: 10 months
evolution of the Pittsburg scale
student sleep quality
Measured: 10 months
ranking students after their exams
Assessment of the evolution of the ranking students in their class according to the ranking of the previous year
Measured: 10 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Aug 2025
- Study start4 Sep 2025
- Primary completion10 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion10 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Medical StudentStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University Hospital, AngersThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Aurélien VENARA, MD-PhD, Principal investigator, University Hospital, Angers
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07116291
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 49RC25_0307
- Acronym
- KARACADEMIC
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 18 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 15 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of Regular Karate Practice on the Quality of Life and Health Outcomes of Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07116291
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KARACADEMIC / 49RC25_0307
- Conditions
- Medical Student
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, AngersOther government
- Study start
- 4 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 10 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Aug 2025 (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.
A recent study reported that 52% of medical students had an anxiety disorder and 18% had a depressive syndrome. Following this publication, the Inspectorate General of Social Affairs commissioned a report on the quality of life of health students, making it a health priority.
One of the causes of the malaise felt by students could be the stress associated with exams and recent reforms. This malaise could also be due to a drop in self-esteem linked to the environment and atmosphere on certain placement sites. In fact, one of our recent studies suggested that the quality of life of doctors in the clerkship could influence the quality of life of students.
Since self-esteem is an important parameter in a student's understanding of his or her academic career, improving self-esteem could improve academic results and the quality of life of students.
Among the martial arts evaluated, karate has shown promising results in improving concentration and regulating the feelings of child victims of war in particular, as well as the elderly. Karate could therefore be a simple and effective solution for improving the mental health of healthy students, as well as their academic results. As it is a sport considered to be of moderate intensity, particularly through the practice of kat, it can be practised by anyone without contraindication apart from coronary artery disease.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Karate | Experimental | Other: Karate |
| usual sporting practice except karate | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 3rd or 4th year health students at the university of Angers
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- contraindication to the practice of karate
- students repeating a year or entering the third year after a transfer, insofar as the evolution of their grades in relation to the 2nd year class cannot be ascertained.
- Students who already practise karate regularly cannot be included.
- Students planning to transfer to another faculty during the year of study
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Karatekarate practice | Other | Karate |
Primary outcome
evolution of the Short-Form-36 score (SF-36)
Time frame: 10 months
3 secondary outcomes
Evolution of Rosenberg scale score
Time frame: 10 months
evolution of the Pittsburg scale
Time frame: 10 months
ranking students after their exams
Time frame: 10 months
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Sep 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
Aurélien VENARA, MD-PhD principal investigator
University Hospital, Angers
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Karate in people with Medical Student, run by University Hospital, Angers at 1 site in France.
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 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Sep 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 France. 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 Aurélien VENARA (241353637 ext. +33, aurelien.venara@chu-angers.fr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
evolution of the Short-Form-36 score (SF-36) (time frame: 10 months). 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 15 Sep 2025.