Impact of Gender Difference and Exercise Intensities on Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Among University Students

Обзор

This study was done to investigate the impact of gender differences and exercise intensities on depression and anxiety symptoms among university students

Подробное описание

Depression among university students is a growing concern due to factors such as separation from family, transition to a performance-based environment, financial stressors, and uncertainty about postgraduation. An estimated 71% of Egyptian university students have at least minor depression. Depression is associated with lower academic performance and can lead to substance abuse, chronic conditions, and premature mortality. Despite the availability of effective treatment, only one in five university students receives minimally adequate treatment. Physical exercise is suggested as an affordable, low-cost, non-pharmacological treatment for depression and anxiety. Exercise can effectively relieve anxiety symptoms, and a study will evaluate depression and anxiety symptoms based on gender and exercise intensity among university students.

Вмешательства

• Другое The high intensity interval training
  The training program for students in groups 1 and 2 involves high intensity interval training exercises, conducted three times per week for six weeks. The sessions include a 10-minute warm-up at 40% Heart Rate Reserve, four high-intensity work periods at 85-95% Heart Rate Reserve, three low-intensity work periods at 60-70% Heart Rate Reserve, and a 5- 10 minute cool down at 30% Heart Rate Reserve.
• Другое The study moderate continuous training
  All students in groups 3\&4 will receive moderate continuous training 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Each session 40 to 50 minutes included a 5 to 10 minute warm-up, fo followed by 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise (treadmill walking exercise) with constant intensity at 60% to 70% Heart Rate Reserve and 5 to 10 minutes cool-down

Первичные конечные точки

• assessment of the severity of depressive symptoms [Срок оценки: at baseline and after 6 weeks]

Вторичные конечные точки (3)

• assessment of severity of perceived anxiety symptoms [Срок оценки: at baseline and after 6 weeks]
• assessment of physical fitness [Срок оценки: at baseline and after 6 weeks]
• assessment of heart rate during exercise [Срок оценки: at baseline and after 6 weeks]

Критерии участия

Критерии включения

• Being a student in higher education
• Being single
• Age between 18 and 25 years of both sexes
• Accepting the principle of randomization in the trial.
• The body mass index is 18.5-24.9 kg/m².
• Diagnosed by psychiatrist as having a mild to moderate degree of anxiety and depression.
• Having scores of 7-24 on the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression.
• Having scores of 17-30 on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale.

Критерии исключения

• Neurological history such as illness or head trauma
• Present severe and unstable respiratory disease
• History of heart defect or cardiovascular disease or any other medical conditions prohibiting high-intensity sport or physical activity
• Being professional athlete.
• Involved in regular routine of exercises
• Taking medication for mental health history of any neurological disorders like neuropathy or seizures.

Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.

Здоровые добровольцы: Да

Дизайн исследования

Распределение

Рандомизированное

Модель

Параллельные группы

Маскирование

Простое слепое

Основная цель

Лечение

Центры проведения

Египет · 1 центр

• out-patient clinic, faculty of physical therapy, Horus university — Damietta

Идентификаторы

NCT: NCT07139249 · Aya-Phd

Первоисточники (государственные реестры)

• ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH, США)

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