Clinical trials: University Students, active
Sedentary Lifestyle, Physical Activity
Effects of Sustainable Exercise Habits in University Students
This cross-sectional comparative study aims to evaluate the effects of sustainable exercise habits on cognitive awareness, body awareness, and sleep quality in university students.
- Trial name
- SUSTAIN-EX (NCT07676292)
- Testing
- Survey-based Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Exercise, Primary Dysmenorrhea
Different Exercise Training Programs in University Students with Primary Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea is severe lower abdominal pain in women during menstruation. The pain is usually cramping and can radiate to the thighs or lower spine.
- Trial name
- NCT06860256
- Testing
- Basic Body Awareness Therapy, High Intensity Interval Training, Classic Exercise and Lifestyle Tips
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University
Stress Resilience, Blood-Brain Barrier Integrity
Role of the Blood-Brain Barrier in Stress Resilience: Investigating New Pathways Towards Pharmacological Augmentation of Stress Resilience
The goal of this clinical trial is to better understand the relationship between blood-brain barrier (BBB) function and stress resilience and to investigate a potential causal role for BBB function in stress resilience in humans.
- Conditions
- Stress Resilience, Blood-Brain Barrier Integrity, Mental Health
- Trial name
- PHASR-PP (NCT06965868)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany, Poland and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Leibniz-Institut für Resilienzforschung (LIR) gGmbH
Education, Academic Performance
Impact of Generative AI on University Students' Learning Processes and Critical Thinking
This study is a randomized, controlled trial with a pre-test/post-test design, conducted to determine the effects of Generative AI (GenAI)-supported learning on academic achievement, learning efficiency, and critical thinking…
- Conditions
- Education, Academic Performance, Learning Efficiency, Generative Artificial Intelligence
- Trial name
- AI-Critical (NCT07762261)
- Testing
- Behavioral
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Smoking
Comparison of the Effects of Different Chest Techniques on University Students With Smoking Addiction
Smoking is a significant risk factor for heart, lung, and respiratory system diseases, and is particularly prevalent among young people and university students.
- Trial name
- NCT07488741
- Testing
- Chest PNF Techniques Group, Chest Mobility Exercises Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Yalova
Back Pain, Low Back Pain
Low Back and Neck Pain in Nursing Students at The University of The West Indies
The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence of neck and low back pain in nursing students enrolled at the University of the West Indies, Mona; to assess their knowledge, attitude and practice of good spine health and…
- Conditions
- Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07167888
- Testing
- Clinical Control Group (Group A), Spine Exercise Program (Group B)
- Where
- Jamaica
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of The West Indies
Smartphone Addiction, Postural Disorders
Smartphone Addiction, Posture and Breathing Control in University Students
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of smartphone addiction on postural problems and breathing control in healthy university students.
- Conditions
- Smartphone Addiction, Postural Disorders, Dysfunctional Breathing
- Trial name
- NCT07615322
- Testing
- Observational Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medeniyet University
Internet-based Intervention, Waiting List Control Group
RCT: the Effectiveness of LifeHack in Improving Mental Wellbeing in University Students.
Psychological issues are common among university students and affect mental wellbeing. The Caring Universities (CU) project, involving nine Dutch universities, aims to enhance students' mental health through an annual online…
- Conditions
- Internet-based Intervention, Waiting List Control Group, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT06423417
- Testing
- LifeHack
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Leiden
Endurance Time During Gazing
The Relationship Between Cervical Endurance Time and Eye Gaze
46 normal students will participate at the study; they will be randomly divided (male and female) into 2 groups (23 for each group) The study will be conducted in physical therapy lab and Speech and hearing center at Allied…
- Trial name
- NCT06996470
- Testing
- - Cervical Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potential (cVEMP) along the Sternocleidomastoid
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Sleep, Circadian Rhythm
Morning Bright Light Therapy and Daytime Functioning in University Students
This study tests whether a week of morning bright light therapy changes how well healthy young adults sleep and how alert, positive, and mentally sharp they feel during the day.
- Conditions
- Sleep, Circadian Rhythm, Daytime Sleepiness, Mood
- Trial name
- BLIGHT (NCT07685262)
- Testing
- Bright light therapy (10,000 lux light box)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Psychological Distress
Effectiveness of a Brief Gratitude Writing Intervention on State Optimism, State Gratitude, and Psychological Distress
The goal of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of brief writing interventions on state optimism, state gratitude and psychological distress among female university students.
- Trial name
- NCT07588451
- Testing
- Gratitude Writing Intervention, Expressive Writing, Neutral writing
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kinnaird College for Women
Mental Health, Mental Health Care
HIIT Vs Snack Exercises on the Academic Stress of University Students
Mental health among Chilean university students has steadily deteriorated since 2020. One of the factors associated with mental health is the academic workload that comes with transitioning from high school to higher education…
- Conditions
- Mental Health, Mental Health Care, Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behaviors
- Trial name
- SHARP-Stress (NCT06846918)
- Testing
- High-Intensity Interval Training, Exercise Snacks Protocol
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educacion
Binge Alcohol Consumption, Binge Drinking
Peer-Led Intervention To Reduce Alcohol Binge Drinking Among University Students In Romania
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a behavioural intervention to change binge drinking habits in university students in Romania is feasible.
- Trial name
- NCT07193030
- Testing
- Peer-led Alcohol Brief Intervention (identification + advice)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- International Agency for Research on Cancer
Well-Being, Psychological, Loneliness
Physiological, Hormonal, and DNA-based Mechanisms of Psychosocial Stress and Therapeutic Effect
The goal of this trial is to learn if the Groups 4 Health (G4H) intervention is effective in supporting student well-being at the University of Helsinki.
- Trial name
- NCT07152652
- Testing
- Groups 4 health
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Helsinki
Stress, Anxiety
Effects of HRV Biofeedback, Interoceptive Training, and Mindfulness on Stress in University Students and Staff
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback (HRV-BF), Mindfulness programs, and Interoception training can reduce stress, improve well-being, and induce brain changes in university students…
- Trial name
- BIMStress (NCT06695715)
- Testing
- Mindfulness Training Program, HRV Biofeedback, Interoception Training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety
Music Therapy's Impact on University Students' Social and Mental Health
In recent years, university education has become more challenging due to increased academic competition. A rising number of university students globally are currently being diagnosed with mental health problems, and previous…
- Conditions
- Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07024979
- Testing
- Music Therapy Songwriting Intervention
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Psychosocial Wellbeing, Perceived Stress
Gardening Activities, Stress, and Social Interaction Among University Students
This study is a quasi-experimental research project with a pretest-posttest control group design, structured to determine the effect of organized gardening activities on peer interaction, stress levels, and nature engagement…
- Conditions
- Psychosocial Wellbeing, Perceived Stress, Peer Interaction in University Students
- Trial name
- Garden-Stress (NCT07753109)
- Testing
- Campus-Based Gardening Program
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Oral Health
Analysis of Oral Health of Students and Former Students of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at the University of São Paulo.
This study aims to evaluate oral and systemic health conditions among students and former students of undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the University of São Paulo over five years.
- Trial name
- NCT06853639
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Cognitive Interference and Selective Attention
Effect of Instrumental Lo-Fi Music on Stroop Interference Performance in University Students
This study aims to examine the effects of instrumental lo-fi background music compared to silence on cognitive interference performance among university students.
- Trial name
- LOFI (NCT07598877)
- Testing
- Instrumental Lo-Fi Music
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Canadian University Dubai
Dietary Behaviours, Sustainable Healthy Diet
Supporting University Students Transition Towards Sustainable and Healthy Dietary Behaviours: A Living Lab Approach.
The aim of this study is to test the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of the UCD PLAN'EAT Living Lab in promoting sustainable and healthy dietary behaviours among university students.
- Conditions
- Dietary Behaviours, Sustainable Healthy Diet, Personalised Nutrition
- Trial name
- NCT06939231
- Testing
- Living Lab approach to improve sustainable and healthy dietary behaviours
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 520 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin