Sport ParticipationNCT07494552
Running Environments on Physiological Responses, Emotion, Motivation, and Attention
A study testing Indoor Treadmill Running Session, Outdoor Road Running Session and Outdoor Grass Running Session in people with Sport Participation, run by Shanghai University of Sport at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how different running environments affect physiological responses, emotional regulation, exercise motivation, and attentional control in healthy college students. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sport Participation
- What is being tested?
- Indoor Treadmill Running Session, Outdoor Road Running Session and Outdoor Grass Running Session
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 29 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 10 Apr 2026to 10 Jun 2026
- 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 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Full-time college students aged 18 to 25 years old.
- Healthy, with no history of major cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, or endocrine diseases.
- No exercise contraindications or injuries, capable of safely completing moderate-intensity running (treadmill, outdoor road, and grass running).
- No recent major life events affecting physiological or psychological status (e.g., severe insomnia, anxiety, depression, or extreme fatigue).
- No use of medications or supplements affecting heart rate, blood pressure, mood, or attention within the past week.
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision, capable of completing computerized cognitive tasks (e.g., Stroop, Go/No-Go, PVT).
- Able to comprehend and truthfully complete psychological scales.
- Voluntary participation and signed informed consent form.
Who cannot join
- Current or past diagnosis of severe cardiovascular disease (e.g., myocardial infarction, severe arrhythmia, uncontrolled hypertension).
- Severe respiratory disease (e.g., severe asthma, COPD) or recent acute respiratory infection within the past month.
- History of neurological disease or brain injury (e.g., epilepsy, recent concussion) affecting safety or cognitive task performance.
- Endocrine or metabolic diseases (e.g., uncontrolled thyroid disease, severe diabetes) affecting cortisol or metabolic measurements.
- Recent diagnosis or psychiatric treatment for severe psychological disorders within the past month.
- Use of drugs or supplements affecting heart rate, blood pressure, cortisol, or attention within the past 7 days.
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- Currently pregnant or lactating.
- Acute illness within the past 48 hours (e.g., fever, acute gastroenteritis).
- Severe bleeding tendencies, blood disorders, or contraindications to blood/saliva sampling.
- Recent substance use interference, such as heavy drinking or substance dependence within the past 2 weeks.
- Inability to meet pre-experiment control requirements (e.g., avoiding caffeine, tobacco, or heavy exercise).
- Inability to complete computerized tasks due to poor vision or lack of familiarity with keyboard/mouse.
- Acute or chronic injuries hindering the safe completion of running intervention (e.g., recent lower limb injury).
- Participation in similar HIT or environmental intervention studies within the past 3 months.
- Unable to understand research procedures or unwilling to sign the informed consent form.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
China1 site
Shanghai University of Sport
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200438
About this study
Official title: Effects of Different Running Environments on Individual Physiological Responses, Emotion Regulation, Exercise Motivation, and Attentional Control
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how different running environments affect physiological responses, emotional regulation, exercise motivation, and attentional control in healthy college students. The main questions it aims to answer are:
How do different running environments (indoor treadmill, outdoor road, and outdoor grass) affect physiological stress and recovery, such as heart rate variability, blood pressure, cortisol, and blood lactate levels?
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Are there differences in subjective emotional experiences, perceived recovery, and exercise motivation when running in natural versus artificial environments?
Does the running environment influence post-exercise cognitive performance, specifically inhibitory control and sustained attention?
Researchers will compare indoor treadmill running, outdoor road running, and outdoor grass running to see if natural environments provide greater benefits for stress relief, mood improvement, and cognitive enhancement.
Participants will:
Attend three separate 70-minute experimental sessions (one for each environment) with at least 48 hours between sessions.
Complete baseline physiological measurements (HRV, blood pressure, saliva, and blood samples), psychological questionnaires, and computerized cognitive tasks.
Complete a 30-minute moderate-intensity running session in the randomly assigned environment while wearing a heart rate monitor.
Repeat the physiological measurements, psychological questionnaires, and cognitive tasks immediately and 10 minutes after the running session.
Read the detailed description
This study employs a randomized, counterbalanced crossover design to investigate the acute effects of three different running environments (indoor treadmill, outdoor road, and outdoor grass) on physiological, psychological, and cognitive outcomes. Each of the 30 healthy college student participants will complete three experimental sessions corresponding to the three environments. To eliminate carry-over effects and fatigue accumulation, a minimum washout period of 48 hours is strictly mandated between each experimental session.
The experimental procedures for each session are highly standardized, lasting approximately 70 minutes in total, and are structured into three main phases:
Pre-Exercise Baseline Assessment (approx. 20 minutes) Upon arrival, participants will undergo a brief health and safety screening. Researchers will then collect resting baseline physiological data, including Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Blood Pressure (BP), salivary cortisol, and blood lactate samples. Following physiological sampling, participants will complete subjective psychological scales (assessing mood state, exercise enjoyment, and perceived recovery) and perform three computerized cognitive tasks: the Stroop task (assessing attention control and inhibition), the Go/No-Go task (assessing response inhibition), and the Psychomotor Vigilance Task (PVT) (assessing sustained attention and reaction speed).
Running Intervention Phase (30 minutes) Participants will perform a 30-minute moderate-intensity running session in their randomly assigned environment for that session (indoor sports venue for treadmill, campus athletic track for outdoor road, or campus lawn area for grass). Exercise intensity is continuously monitored and controlled using heart rate devices by the research team to ensure safety and standardization across all conditions.
Post-Exercise Assessment Phase (approx. 20 minutes) Immediately following the 30-minute run, and again at 10 minutes post-exercise, physiological measurements (HRV, BP, salivary cortisol, and blood lactate) will be repeated to evaluate the recovery process. Participants will also complete post-exercise psychological scales and retake the three computerized cognitive tasks (Stroop, Go/No-Go, PVT).
This rigorous methodology ensures that any observed differences in physiological stress regulation, emotional state, and executive function can be reliably attributed to the modulatory effects of the specific running environment.
- Conditions
- Sport Participation
- Being tested
- Indoor Treadmill Running Session, Outdoor Road Running Session, Outdoor Grass Running Session
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Indoor Treadmill Running SessionOther
20 minutes of moderate-intensity running on an indoor treadmill. Exercise intensity is monitored and controlled using heart rate devices to maintain a consistent moderate level.
Outdoor Road Running SessionOther
20 minutes of moderate-intensity running on an outdoor athletic track (paved surface).
Outdoor Grass Running SessionOther
20 minutes of moderate-intensity running on a natural grass surface.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor Treadmill Running | Experimental | Participants will complete a 20-minute moderate-intensity running session on a treadmill in a controlled indoor sports venue. Receives: Other: Indoor Treadmill Running Session |
| Outdoor Road Running | Experimental | Participants will complete a 20-minute moderate-intensity running session on a standard outdoor campus athletic track. Receives: Other: Outdoor Road Running Session |
| Outdoor Grass Running | Experimental | Participants will complete a 20-minute moderate-intensity running session on a natural campus lawn/grass area. Receives: Other: Outdoor Grass Running Session |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Salivary Cortisol Concentration
Salivary cortisol concentration will be measured to evaluate the acute endocrine and physiological stress response to different running environments.
Measured: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Secondary outcomes (13)
Change in Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) parameters, specifically RMSSD and SDNN, will be recorded to assess the acute autonomic nervous system responses and recovery. Both parameters share the exact same unit of measure, which is milliseconds (ms).
Measured: Baseline (pre-exercise), immediately post-exercise, 5 minutes post-exercise, 10 minutes post-exercise, and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Change in Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure
Blood pressure will be measured in mmHg to evaluate the cardiovascular stress response across different running environments.
Measured: Baseline (pre-exercise), immediately post-exercise, 5 minutes post-exercise, 10 minutes post-exercise, and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Change in Blood Lactate Concentration
Blood lactate will be measured using a portable analyzer to assess metabolic exertion.
Measured: Baseline (pre-exercise) and immediately post-exercise.
Inhibitory Control Assessed by the Stroop Task: Reaction Time
The Stroop task measures inhibitory control and cognitive interference. This measure reports the reaction time in milliseconds (ms). Lower reaction times indicate better inhibitory control.
Measured: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Response Inhibition Assessed by the Go/No-Go Task: Reaction Time
The Go/No-Go task is used to evaluate response inhibition and impulse control. This measure reports the reaction time in milliseconds (ms) for "Go" trials. Lower values indicate faster processing speed.
Measured: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Change in Heart Rate
Heart rate will be monitored and recorded in beats per minute (bpm) to assess cardiovascular exertion during the intervention and the subsequent recovery rate.
Measured: Baseline (pre-exercise), immediately post-exercise, 5 minutes post-exercise, 10 minutes post-exercise, and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Mood State Assessed by Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS)
The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) consists of two subscales to measure both positive affect (10 items) and negative affect (10 items) reflecting the past week. Items are rated on a 5-point scale. For the Positive Affect subscale, the minimum possible score is 10 and the maximum possible score is 50, with higher scores indicating higher levels of positive emotions (a better outcome). For the Negative Affect subscale, the minimum possible score is 10 and the maximum possible score is 50, with higher scores indicating higher levels of negative emotions (a worse outcome).
Measured: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Change in Exercise Enjoyment Assessed by Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES)
The Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) is used to evaluate the participant's subjective enjoyment of the exercise session. The scale consists of 18 items, each rated on a 7-point scale (1=completely disagree, 7=completely agree). The total score ranges from 18 to 126. Higher scores indicate a greater level of exercise enjoyment (a better outcome).
Measured: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Habitual Sport Motivation Assessed by Sport Motivation Scale (SMS)
The Sport Motivation Scale (SMS) is used to evaluate habitual, long-term motivation toward sports (reflecting on the past year). It consists of 28 items rated on a 7-point scale (1=does not correspond at all, 7=corresponds exactly). The total global score ranges from 28 to 196. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-determined motivation toward sports (a better outcome).
Measured: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Attentional Control Assessed by Attentional Control Scale (ACS)
he Attentional Control Scale (ACS) is used to assess the participant's general trait ability to control attention and focus. The scale consists of 20 items rated on a 4-point scale (1=almost never, 4=always). The total score ranges from 20 to 80. Higher scores indicate better attentional control capabilities (a better outcome).
Measured: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Perceived Recovery Assessed by Restoration Outcome Scale (ROS)
The Restoration Outcome Scale (ROS) evaluates physical and psychological restoration through 6 items rated on a 5-point scale. The minimum possible total score is 6 and the maximum possible total score is 30. Higher scores indicate a higher level of perceived physical and psychological recovery (a better outcome).
Measured: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Inhibitory Control Assessed by the Stroop Task: Accuracy
The Stroop task measures inhibitory control and cognitive interference. This measure reports the accuracy as a percentage (%). Higher percentages indicate better cognitive performance and fewer errors.
Measured: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Response Inhibition Assessed by the Go/No-Go Task: Accuracy
The Go/No-Go task is used to evaluate response inhibition and impulse control. This measure reports the accuracy of responses as a percentage (%). Higher percentages indicate better impulse control and fewer false alarms.
Measured: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Mar 2026
- Study start10 Apr 2026
- Primary completion10 Jun 2026
- Study completion10 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sport ParticipationStudies 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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Model description
- Participants will complete three experimental running sessions (indoor treadmill, outdoor road, and outdoor grass) in a randomized, counterbalanced order. A minimum washout period of 48 hours is strictly enforced between each session to eliminate carry-over effects.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 29 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Zhu kun, Shanghai University of Sport
- Investigators
- Kun Zhu, Ph.D., Principal investigator, Shanghai University of SportJiwei Chen, Ph.D., Study chair, Shanghai University of SportWenqian Du, Study director, Shanghai University of Sport
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07494552
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 102772025RT192
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 21 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Different Running Environments on Individual Physiological Responses, Emotion Regulation, Exercise Motivation, and Attentional Control
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07494552
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 102772025RT192
- Conditions
- Sport Participation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 29 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Shanghai University of SportUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Mar 2026 (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 clinical trial is to learn how different running environments affect physiological responses, emotional regulation, exercise motivation, and attentional control in healthy college students. The main questions it aims to answer are:
How do different running environments (indoor treadmill, outdoor road, and outdoor grass) affect physiological stress and recovery, such as heart rate variability, blood pressure, cortisol, and blood lactate levels?
Are there differences in subjective emotional experiences, perceived recovery, and exercise motivation when running in natural versus artificial environments?
Does the running environment influence post-exercise cognitive performance, specifically inhibitory control and sustained attention?
Researchers will compare indoor treadmill running, outdoor road running, and outdoor grass running to see if natural environments provide greater benefits for stress relief, mood improvement, and cognitive enhancement.
Participants will:
Attend three separate 70-minute experimental sessions (one for each environment) with at least 48 hours between sessions.
Complete baseline physiological measurements (HRV, blood pressure, saliva, and blood samples), psychological questionnaires, and computerized cognitive tasks.
Complete a 30-minute moderate-intensity running session in the randomly assigned environment while wearing a heart rate monitor.
Repeat the physiological measurements, psychological questionnaires, and cognitive tasks immediately and 10 minutes after the running session.
Detailed description
This study employs a randomized, counterbalanced crossover design to investigate the acute effects of three different running environments (indoor treadmill, outdoor road, and outdoor grass) on physiological, psychological, and cognitive outcomes. Each of the 30 healthy college student participants will complete three experimental sessions corresponding to the three environments. To eliminate carry-over effects and fatigue accumulation, a minimum washout period of 48 hours is strictly mandated between each experimental session.
The experimental procedures for each session are highly standardized, lasting approximately 70 minutes in total, and are structured into three main phases:
Pre-Exercise Baseline Assessment (approx. 20 minutes) Upon arrival, participants will undergo a brief health and safety screening. Researchers will then collect resting baseline physiological data, including Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Blood Pressure (BP), salivary cortisol, and blood lactate samples. Following physiological sampling, participants will complete subjective psychological scales (assessing mood state, exercise enjoyment, and perceived recovery) and perform three computerized cognitive tasks: the Stroop task (assessing attention control and inhibition), the Go/No-Go task (assessing response inhibition), and the Psychomotor Vigilance Task (PVT) (assessing sustained attention and reaction speed).
Running Intervention Phase (30 minutes) Participants will perform a 30-minute moderate-intensity running session in their randomly assigned environment for that session (indoor sports venue for treadmill, campus athletic track for outdoor road, or campus lawn area for grass). Exercise intensity is continuously monitored and controlled using heart rate devices by the research team to ensure safety and standardization across all conditions.
Post-Exercise Assessment Phase (approx. 20 minutes) Immediately following the 30-minute run, and again at 10 minutes post-exercise, physiological measurements (HRV, BP, salivary cortisol, and blood lactate) will be repeated to evaluate the recovery process. Participants will also complete post-exercise psychological scales and retake the three computerized cognitive tasks (Stroop, Go/No-Go, PVT).
This rigorous methodology ensures that any observed differences in physiological stress regulation, emotional state, and executive function can be reliably attributed to the modulatory effects of the specific running environment.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Participants will complete three experimental running sessions (indoor treadmill, outdoor road, and outdoor grass) in a randomized, counterbalanced order. A minimum washout period of 48 hours is strictly enforced between each session to eliminate carry-over effects.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor Treadmill Running | Experimental | Other: Indoor Treadmill Running SessionParticipants will complete a 20-minute moderate-intensity running session on a treadmill in a controlled indoor sports venue. |
| Outdoor Road Running | Experimental | Other: Outdoor Road Running SessionParticipants will complete a 20-minute moderate-intensity running session on a standard outdoor campus athletic track. |
| Outdoor Grass Running | Experimental | Other: Outdoor Grass Running SessionParticipants will complete a 20-minute moderate-intensity running session on a natural campus lawn/grass area. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Full-time college students aged 18 to 25 years old.
- Healthy, with no history of major cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, or endocrine diseases.
- No exercise contraindications or injuries, capable of safely completing moderate-intensity running (treadmill, outdoor road, and grass running).
- No recent major life events affecting physiological or psychological status (e.g., severe insomnia, anxiety, depression, or extreme fatigue).
- No use of medications or supplements affecting heart rate, blood pressure, mood, or attention within the past week.
Key exclusion criteria (15 listed)
- Current or past diagnosis of severe cardiovascular disease (e.g., myocardial infarction, severe arrhythmia, uncontrolled hypertension).
- Severe respiratory disease (e.g., severe asthma, COPD) or recent acute respiratory infection within the past month.
- History of neurological disease or brain injury (e.g., epilepsy, recent concussion) affecting safety or cognitive task performance.
- Endocrine or metabolic diseases (e.g., uncontrolled thyroid disease, severe diabetes) affecting cortisol or metabolic measurements.
- Recent diagnosis or psychiatric treatment for severe psychological disorders within the past month.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor Treadmill Running Session20 minutes of moderate-intensity running on an indoor treadmill. Exercise intensity is monitored and controlled using heart rate devices to maintain a consistent moderate level. | Other | Indoor Treadmill Running |
| Outdoor Road Running Session20 minutes of moderate-intensity running on an outdoor athletic track (paved surface). | Other | Outdoor Road Running |
| Outdoor Grass Running Session20 minutes of moderate-intensity running on a natural grass surface. | Other | Outdoor Grass Running |
Primary outcome
Change in Salivary Cortisol Concentration
Time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Salivary cortisol concentration will be measured to evaluate the acute endocrine and physiological stress response to different running environments.
13 secondary outcomes
Change in Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise), immediately post-exercise, 5 minutes post-exercise, 10 minutes post-exercise, and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Change in Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure
Time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise), immediately post-exercise, 5 minutes post-exercise, 10 minutes post-exercise, and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Change in Blood Lactate Concentration
Time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise) and immediately post-exercise.
Inhibitory Control Assessed by the Stroop Task: Reaction Time
Time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Response Inhibition Assessed by the Go/No-Go Task: Reaction Time
Time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Change in Heart Rate
Time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise), immediately post-exercise, 5 minutes post-exercise, 10 minutes post-exercise, and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Mood State Assessed by Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Change in Exercise Enjoyment Assessed by Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Habitual Sport Motivation Assessed by Sport Motivation Scale (SMS)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Attentional Control Assessed by Attentional Control Scale (ACS)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Perceived Recovery Assessed by Restoration Outcome Scale (ROS)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Inhibitory Control Assessed by the Stroop Task: Accuracy
Time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
Response Inhibition Assessed by the Go/No-Go Task: Accuracy
Time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.
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 21 Jul 2026.
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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.
Kun Zhu, Ph.D. principal investigator
Shanghai University of Sport
Jiwei Chen, Ph.D. study chair
Shanghai University of Sport
Wenqian Du study director
Shanghai University of Sport
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Indoor Treadmill Running Session, Outdoor Road Running Session and Outdoor Grass Running Session in people with Sport Participation, run by Shanghai University of Sport 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 15 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 21 Jul 2026. 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?
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 Salivary Cortisol Concentration (time frame: Baseline (pre-exercise) and 20 minutes post-exercise.). 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 Jul 2026.