Academic Self-efficacyNCT07594457
Classroom Physical Activity in University Students
A study testing classroom based physical activity with Instructional videos in people with Academic Self-efficacy, run by Anhui Medical University.
Trial summary
The goal of this study is to learn if a classroom-based physical activity program can improve academic self-efficacy in university students. The main question it aims to answer is: Do students who take part in classroom-based physical activities have higher academic self-efficacy scores than students who do not?… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 26 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Academic Self-efficacy
- What is being tested?
- classroom based physical activity with Instructional videos
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2026to 30 Dec 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 to 26 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Full-time university students aged 18-26 years
- Able to stand and walk independently
- Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and assessments
Who cannot join
- Self-reported history of lower extremity injury or surgery in the past 6 months
- Diagnosed neurological or vestibular disorders affecting balance
- Regular participation in structured balance or physical activity training outside the study
- Any medical condition that prevents safe performance of physical activity
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Classroom-based Physical Activity on Academic Self-efficacy in University Students
The goal of this study is to learn if a classroom-based physical activity program can improve academic self-efficacy in university students.
The main question it aims to answer is: Do students who take part in classroom-based physical activities have higher academic self-efficacy scores than students who do not? Researchers will compare students in classrooms that do the physical activity program to students in classrooms that continue their usual class routine (no extra activities).
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Participants will:
If in the activity group: take part in one time per day, five times a week, a total of eight weeks during regular classes.
If in the control group: attend classes as normal. Complete a questionnaire about their academic self-efficacy.
- Conditions
- Academic Self-efficacy
- Being tested
- classroom based physical activity with Instructional videos
- Keywords
- classroom based physical activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
classroom based physical activity with Instructional videosOther
Participants in this group will take part in short physical activity breaks during their regular classroom sessions. Each break lasts about 5 to 10 minutes and includes simple movements such as standing up, stretching, walking in place, or light aerobic exercises. These breaks will occur 5 times per week over 8 weeks. A trained instructor or a pre-recorded video will guide the activities.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| classroom based physical activity | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: classroom based physical activity with Instructional videos |
| control group | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
academic self-efficacy
Academic Self-Efficacy measured by the Chinese version of the Academic Self-Efficacy Scale, ASES-C，which is an 8-item, unidimensional scale using a 7-point Likert scale. The scoring range is from 8 to 56. A higher score indicates a better outcome (higher academic self-efficacy).
Measured: Baseline, week 8
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 May 2026
- Study start1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Academic Self-efficacyStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Anhui Medical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mengyuan Zhao, Anhui Medical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07594457
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 81250442
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 8 May 2026
- Last updated
- 20 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Classroom-based Physical Activity on Academic Self-efficacy in University Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07594457
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 81250442
- Conditions
- Academic Self-efficacy
- Keywords
- classroom based physical activity
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Anhui Medical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 18 May 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 study is to learn if a classroom-based physical activity program can improve academic self-efficacy in university students.
The main question it aims to answer is: Do students who take part in classroom-based physical activities have higher academic self-efficacy scores than students who do not? Researchers will compare students in classrooms that do the physical activity program to students in classrooms that continue their usual class routine (no extra activities).
Participants will:
If in the activity group: take part in one time per day, five times a week, a total of eight weeks during regular classes.
If in the control group: attend classes as normal. Complete a questionnaire about their academic self-efficacy.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| classroom based physical activity | Experimental | Other: classroom based physical activity with Instructional videos |
| control group | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 26 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Full-time university students aged 18-26 years
- Able to stand and walk independently
- Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and assessments
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Self-reported history of lower extremity injury or surgery in the past 6 months
- Diagnosed neurological or vestibular disorders affecting balance
- Regular participation in structured balance or physical activity training outside the study
- Any medical condition that prevents safe performance of physical activity
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 |
|---|---|---|
| classroom based physical activity with Instructional videosParticipants in this group will take part in short physical activity breaks during their regular classroom sessions. Each break lasts about 5 to 10 minutes and includes simple movements such as standing up, stretching, walking in place, or light aerobic exercises. These breaks will occur 5 times per week over 8 weeks. A trained instructor or a pre-recorded video will guide the activities. | Other | classroom based physical activity |
Primary outcome
academic self-efficacy
Time frame: Baseline, week 8
Academic Self-Efficacy measured by the Chinese version of the Academic Self-Efficacy Scale, ASES-C，which is an 8-item, unidimensional scale using a 7-point Likert scale. The scoring range is from 8 to 56. A higher score indicates a better outcome (higher academic self-efficacy).
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 20 May 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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing classroom based physical activity with Instructional videos in people with Academic Self-efficacy, run by Anhui Medical University.
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 3 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
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?
academic self-efficacy (time frame: Baseline, week 8). 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 20 May 2026.