Healthy VolunteersNCT07635927
Effect of Interest-Based Physical Training on Exercise Adherence
A study testing Interest-Based Physical Training； and Regular Physical Training in people with Healthy Volunteers, run by Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, China at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
This study aims to examine whether a physical training program designed based on individual interests can improve exercise adherence and physical fitness among college students, and to explore whether positive affective experience plays a mediating role in this process. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy Volunteers
- What is being tested?
- Interest-Based Physical Training； and Regular Physical Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 560 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2025to 3 Feb 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Full-time college students aged 18-30 years
- Willing to participate and provide written informed consent
- Able to attend the scheduled physical training sessions (once per week, 90 minutes each)
- Physically capable of performing moderate-intensity physical training
Who cannot join
- - History of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or respiratory diseases (e.g., heart disease, asthma, hypertension)
- Musculoskeletal injuries or conditions that contraindicate exercise (e.g., fractures, severe arthritis, disc herniation)
- Current participation in another structured exercise or physical training program
- Use of medications that may affect heart rate or exercise tolerance (e.g., beta-blockers)
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Mental disorders or cognitive impairment that prevent understanding of the study procedures
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
China1 site
Capital University of Physical Education and Sports
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100191
About this study
Official title: Effect of Interest-Based Physical Training on Exercise Adherence and Physical Fitness in College Students: The Mediating Role of Positive Affective Experience
This study aims to examine whether a physical training program designed based on individual interests can improve exercise adherence and physical fitness among college students, and to explore whether positive affective experience plays a mediating role in this process.
College student participants will be randomly assigned to either an interest-based physical training group or a control group (conventional physical education or no intervention). The interest-based training program includes personalized exercise activities such as team games, fitness challenges, and recreational sports, designed to enhance intrinsic motivation. The intervention will last for 12 weeks.
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Primary outcome measures include exercise adherence (e.g., attendance rate, dropout rate) and physical fitness (e.g., cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility). Secondary outcome measure is positive affective experience assessed by standardized questionnaires. Mediation analysis will be conducted to test whether the effect of interest-based training on adherence and fitness is mediated by positive affective experience.
The study has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the Academic Committee, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports (Approval Number:2025A055). All participants will provide informed consent before enrollment.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers
- Being tested
- Interest-Based Physical Training；, Regular Physical Training
- Keywords
- Physical Training, Exercise Adherence, Physical Fitness, Positive Affect
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Interest-Based Physical Training；Behavioural
A 12-week physical training program tailored to individual interests, including team games, fitness challenges, and recreational sports. Sessions are conducted1 times per week, each lasting 90 minutes.
Regular Physical TrainingBehavioural
Standard physical training sessions following the regular university curriculum, without individualized interest-based design. Frequency and duration are matched to the experimental group.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Interest-Based Physical Training Group | Experimental | Participants receive a 12-week physical training program designed based on individual interests, including team games, fitness challenges, and recreational sports, with sessions conducted 2-3 times per week. Receives: Behavioral: Interest-Based Physical Training； |
| Regular Physical Training Group | Active comparator | Participants receive regular physical training sessions following the standard university curriculum, without individualized interest-based design. Receives: Behavioral: Regular Physical Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Exercise Adherence Questionnaire - Total Score
A 14-item self-report questionnaire measuring exercise adherence across three dimensions: Behavioral Habits (items 1-4, 4 items), Effort Investment (items 5-9, 5 items), and Emotional Experience (items 10-14, 5 items). Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1=strongly disagree to 5=strongly agree). Total score ranges from 14 to 70, with higher scores indicating better exercise adherence.
Measured: Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks (end of intervention)
Secondary outcomes (7)
Vital Capacity
Maximum amount of air exhaled after maximal inhalation, measured in milliliters using a spirometer. Higher value indicates better respiratory function.
Measured: Baseline and 12 weeks
50-meter Sprint Time
Time in seconds to complete a 50-meter sprint. Lower time indicates better speed.
Measured: Baseline and 12 weeks
Cardiorespiratory Endurance (800m run for females, 1000m run for males)
Time in minutes to complete the distance (800m for females, 1000m for males). Lower time indicates better endurance.
Measured: Baseline and 12 weeks
Sit-and-Reach Test
Distance reached in centimeters while sitting and reaching forward. Higher distance indicates better flexibility.
Measured: Baseline and 12 weeks
Standing Long Jump
Distance jumped in centimeters from a standing start. Greater distance indicates better lower body explosive strength.
Measured: Baseline and 12 weeks
Pull-ups (males)
Number of pull-ups completed. Higher number indicates better upper body muscular endurance.
Measured: Baseline and 12 weeks
Sit-ups (females)
Number of sit-ups completed in one minute. Higher number indicates better abdominal muscular endurance.
Measured: Baseline and 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Jun 2026
- Study start1 Sep 2025
- Primary completion30 Dec 2025
- Study completion3 Feb 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Healthy VolunteersStudies 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
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 560 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, China
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Yin Zhou, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, China
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07635927
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025A055
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 29 May 2026
- Last updated
- 9 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Interest-Based Physical Training on Exercise Adherence and Physical Fitness in College Students: The Mediating Role of Positive Affective Experience
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07635927
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025A055
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers
- Keywords
- Physical Training, Exercise Adherence, Physical Fitness, Positive Affect
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 560 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, ChinaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 3 Feb 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Jun 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.
This study aims to examine whether a physical training program designed based on individual interests can improve exercise adherence and physical fitness among college students, and to explore whether positive affective experience plays a mediating role in this process.
College student participants will be randomly assigned to either an interest-based physical training group or a control group (conventional physical education or no intervention). The interest-based training program includes personalized exercise activities such as team games, fitness challenges, and recreational sports, designed to enhance intrinsic motivation. The intervention will last for 12 weeks.
Primary outcome measures include exercise adherence (e.g., attendance rate, dropout rate) and physical fitness (e.g., cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility). Secondary outcome measure is positive affective experience assessed by standardized questionnaires. Mediation analysis will be conducted to test whether the effect of interest-based training on adherence and fitness is mediated by positive affective experience.
The study has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the Academic Committee, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports (Approval Number:2025A055). All participants will provide informed consent before enrollment.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Interest-Based Physical Training Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Interest-Based Physical Training；Participants receive a 12-week physical training program designed based on individual interests, including team games, fitness challenges, and recreational sports, with sessions conducted 2-3 times per week. |
| Regular Physical Training Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Regular Physical TrainingParticipants receive regular physical training sessions following the standard university curriculum, without individualized interest-based design. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Full-time college students aged 18-30 years
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- - History of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or respiratory diseases (e.g., heart disease, asthma, hypertension)
- Musculoskeletal injuries or conditions that contraindicate exercise (e.g., fractures, severe arthritis, disc herniation)
- Current participation in another structured exercise or physical training program
- Use of medications that may affect heart rate or exercise tolerance (e.g., beta-blockers)
- Pregnancy or lactation
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Interest-Based Physical Training；A 12-week physical training program tailored to individual interests, including team games, fitness challenges, and recreational sports. Sessions are conducted1 times per week, each lasting 90 minutes. | Behavioural | Interest-Based Physical Training Group |
| Regular Physical TrainingStandard physical training sessions following the regular university curriculum, without individualized interest-based design. Frequency and duration are matched to the experimental group. | Behavioural | Regular Physical Training Group |
Primary outcome
Exercise Adherence Questionnaire - Total Score
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks (end of intervention)
A 14-item self-report questionnaire measuring exercise adherence across three dimensions: Behavioral Habits (items 1-4, 4 items), Effort Investment (items 5-9, 5 items), and Emotional Experience (items 10-14, 5 items). Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1=strongly disagree to 5=strongly agree). Total score ranges from 14 to 70, with higher scores indicating better exercise adherence.
7 secondary outcomes
Vital Capacity
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
50-meter Sprint Time
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Cardiorespiratory Endurance (800m run for females, 1000m run for males)
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Sit-and-Reach Test
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Standing Long Jump
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Pull-ups (males)
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Sit-ups (females)
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
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 9 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
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 Interest-Based Physical Training； and Regular Physical Training in people with Healthy Volunteers, run by Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, China 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 4 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 9 Jun 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?
Exercise Adherence Questionnaire - Total Score (time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks (end of 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 9 Jun 2026.