Improving Low Exercise EngagementNCT07136818
From Blueprint to Practice: An Innovative Dynamic 9-Box Grid Improves Exercise Participation and Aerobic Capacity in Graduate Students
A study testing Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Weekly Feedback and Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Monthly Feedback in people with Improving Low Exercise Engagement and Addressing Sedentary Behaviors, run by Hainan Normal University at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
This study aims to develop and validate an innovative dynamic 9-square grid management model to improve aerobic capacity (AC) and physical activity participation among graduate students. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Improving Low Exercise Engagement, Addressing Sedentary Behaviors, Enhancing Aerobic Capacity
- What is being tested?
- Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Weekly Feedback and Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Monthly Feedback
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 14 Oct 2024to 10 Jan 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 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Graduate students aged between 18 and 30 years.
- Completion of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) to confirm readiness for exercise.
- Completion of a sociodemographic questionnaire (including age, gender, and education level).
- Confirmation of absence of exercise contraindications (e.g., conditions that may prevent safe participation in physical activity).
- Confirmation of absence of cardiovascular disease.
- Confirmation of absence of recent lower-limb injuries (occurring within the past 3 months or less).
- Confirmation of absence of chest pain symptoms.
- Ability to provide written informed consent for voluntary participation.
Who cannot join
- Presence of exercise contraindications identified through the PAR-Q or clinical evaluation.
- History or diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (e.g., heart conditions, stroke, or related disorders).
- Recent lower-limb injuries (e.g., fractures, sprains, or surgeries) within the past 3 months.
- Experience of chest pain symptoms (e.g., angina or discomfort during physical exertion).
- Inability to complete the required questionnaires or assessments due to cognitive or language barriers.
- Presence of any uncontrolled chronic condition that could interfere with exercise participation, as determined by the researchers during screening.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: From Blueprint to Practice: an Innovative Dynamic 9-Box Grid for Enhancing Exercise Adherence and Aerobic Capacity in Graduate Students
This study aims to develop and validate an innovative dynamic 9-square grid management model to improve aerobic capacity (AC) and physical activity participation among graduate students. The model integrates real-time exercise volume (quantified via smart wearable devices) and aerobic capacity (assessed by 12-minute run tests) into a two-dimensional grid, stratifying participants into five tiers for differentiated interventions.
Using a 2 × 3 mixed-design (feedback frequency: weekly vs. monthly; time points: baseline/mid/post-intervention), 32 healthy graduate students are randomized into two groups:
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Weekly feedback (dynamic position updates + tailored optimization strategies).
Monthly feedback (position updates at monthly intervals).
Key components include:
Multimodal assessment: Objective exercise metrics (Huawei Band 6), AC (12-min run), psychological scales (Exercise Identity Scale, Self-Efficacy for Exercise Scale).
Tiered intervention: Customized strategies based on grid positioning (e.g., "Star Talent" optimization vs. "Urgent Attention" support).
Primary outcomes: Changes in AC, total exercise volume (TEV), exercise identity, and self-efficacy.
The study seeks to determine whether weekly dynamic feedback outperforms monthly feedback in sustaining behavioral change and enhancing physiological adaptation. Ethical approval was obtained from Anqing Normal University (AQNU2024110).
- Conditions
- Improving Low Exercise Engagement, Addressing Sedentary Behaviors, Enhancing Aerobic Capacity, Bridging the Gap Between Exercise Intention and Action
- Being tested
- Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Weekly Feedback, Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Monthly Feedback
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Weekly FeedbackBehavioural
A dual-axis management system categorizing participants into a 3x3 grid based on aerobic capacity (12-min run test) and total exercise volume (smart-device tracked). Includes weekly personalized feedback, tiered exercise prescriptions, and goal recalibration. Arm 1 receives updates every 7 days.
Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Monthly FeedbackBehavioural
Identical grid framework as Arm 1 (aerobic capacity + exercise volume assessment), but with monthly (30-day) feedback cycles. Participants receive delayed optimization strategies and tier adjustments once per calendar month, simulating conventional health programs."
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Feedback Group | Experimental | Dynamic placement in a 9-grid matrix (based on aerobic capacity + total exercise volume) updated weekly. Receives: Behavioral: Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Weekly Feedback |
| Monthly Feedback Group | Placebo comparator | Comparison group testing low-frequency feedback. Receives: Behavioral: Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Monthly Feedback |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Aerobic Capacity (12-min run distance)
Description: Distance run in meters during standardized 12-minute field test.
Measurement Tool: GPS-tracked outdoor run (Keep App + Huawei Band 6).
Measured: Baseline, Week 5 (mid-intervention), Week 9 (post-intervention).
Secondary outcomes (1)
Exercise Self-Efficacy (SEE-C Scale)
Description: Confidence in maintaining exercise habits (0-90 scale).
Measurement Tool: Chinese Self-Efficacy for Exercise Scale (Cronbach's α=0.75).
Measured: Timeframe: Baseline and Week 9.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Aug 2025
- Study start14 Oct 2024
- Primary completion30 Dec 2024
- Study completion10 Jan 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Improving Low Exercise EngagementStudies 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hainan Normal University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07136818
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AQNU2024110
- Other IDs
- 21BTY074
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 8 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 22 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Aerobic capacity test results；Smart wearable exercise data；Cloud-synced TEV metrics (intensity/duration/frequency)；Aggregated weekly values；Psychological scales (EIS/SEE-C)；Encrypted survey responses；Baseline demographics；Limited metadata (age/BMI)。
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- From Blueprint to Practice: an Innovative Dynamic 9-Box Grid for Enhancing Exercise Adherence and Aerobic Capacity in Graduate Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07136818
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AQNU2024110
- Conditions
- Improving Low Exercise Engagement, Addressing Sedentary Behaviors, Enhancing Aerobic Capacity, Bridging the Gap Between Exercise Intention and Action
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hainan Normal UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 14 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jan 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 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.
This study aims to develop and validate an innovative dynamic 9-square grid management model to improve aerobic capacity (AC) and physical activity participation among graduate students. The model integrates real-time exercise volume (quantified via smart wearable devices) and aerobic capacity (assessed by 12-minute run tests) into a two-dimensional grid, stratifying participants into five tiers for differentiated interventions.
Using a 2 × 3 mixed-design (feedback frequency: weekly vs. monthly; time points: baseline/mid/post-intervention), 32 healthy graduate students are randomized into two groups:
Weekly feedback (dynamic position updates + tailored optimization strategies).
Monthly feedback (position updates at monthly intervals).
Key components include:
Multimodal assessment: Objective exercise metrics (Huawei Band 6), AC (12-min run), psychological scales (Exercise Identity Scale, Self-Efficacy for Exercise Scale).
Tiered intervention: Customized strategies based on grid positioning (e.g., "Star Talent" optimization vs. "Urgent Attention" support).
Primary outcomes: Changes in AC, total exercise volume (TEV), exercise identity, and self-efficacy.
The study seeks to determine whether weekly dynamic feedback outperforms monthly feedback in sustaining behavioral change and enhancing physiological adaptation. Ethical approval was obtained from Anqing Normal University (AQNU2024110).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Feedback Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Weekly FeedbackDynamic placement in a 9-grid matrix (based on aerobic capacity + total exercise volume) updated weekly. |
| Monthly Feedback Group | Placebo comparator | Behavioral: Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Monthly FeedbackComparison group testing low-frequency feedback. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Graduate students aged between 18 and 30 years.
- Completion of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) to confirm readiness for exercise.
- Completion of a sociodemographic questionnaire (including age, gender, and education level).
- Confirmation of absence of exercise contraindications (e.g., conditions that may prevent safe participation in physical activity).
- Confirmation of absence of cardiovascular disease.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Presence of exercise contraindications identified through the PAR-Q or clinical evaluation.
- History or diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (e.g., heart conditions, stroke, or related disorders).
- Recent lower-limb injuries (e.g., fractures, sprains, or surgeries) within the past 3 months.
- Experience of chest pain symptoms (e.g., angina or discomfort during physical exertion).
- Inability to complete the required questionnaires or assessments due to cognitive or language barriers.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Weekly FeedbackA dual-axis management system categorizing participants into a 3x3 grid based on aerobic capacity (12-min run test) and total exercise volume (smart-device tracked). Includes weekly personalized feedback, tiered exercise prescriptions, and goal recalibration. Arm 1 receives updates every 7 days. | Behavioural | Weekly Feedback Group |
| Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Monthly FeedbackIdentical grid framework as Arm 1 (aerobic capacity + exercise volume assessment), but with monthly (30-day) feedback cycles. Participants receive delayed optimization strategies and tier adjustments once per calendar month, simulating conventional health programs." | Behavioural | Monthly Feedback Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Aerobic Capacity (12-min run distance)
Time frame: Baseline, Week 5 (mid-intervention), Week 9 (post-intervention).
Description: Distance run in meters during standardized 12-minute field test. Measurement Tool: GPS-tracked outdoor run (Keep App + Huawei Band 6).
1 secondary outcome
Exercise Self-Efficacy (SEE-C Scale)
Time frame: Timeframe: Baseline and Week 9.
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 22 Aug 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Aerobic capacity test results；Smart wearable exercise data；Cloud-synced TEV metrics (intensity/duration/frequency)；Aggregated weekly values；Psychological scales (EIS/SEE-C)；Encrypted survey responses；Baseline demographics；Limited metadata (age/BMI)。
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 Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Weekly Feedback and Dynamic 9-Square Grid Health Management with Monthly Feedback in people with Improving Low Exercise Engagement and Addressing Sedentary Behaviors, run by Hainan Normal 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 8 inclusion and 6 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 22 Aug 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
Change in Aerobic Capacity (12-min run distance) (time frame: Baseline, Week 5 (mid-intervention), Week 9 (post-intervention).). 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 22 Aug 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 30 Oct 2026.