Effect of Resistance Exercise Training RET on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Sleep, Coping, and Mood in Early Adulthood: A Randomised Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 108
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Significant improvements in sleep quality (lower PSQI scores) compared to the control group.
研究概览
简要总结
The research titled “The Effect of Resistance Exercise Training on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Sleep, Coping, and Mood of Early Adulthood: A Randomized Controlled Trial” seeks to evaluate the psychological benefits of a structured resistance exercise training (RET) program among young adults aged 20–30 years.
Early adulthood is a critical stage often marked by academic, occupational, and social pressures that can lead to emotional distress, poor sleep, and maladaptive coping. The study aims to explore resistance exercise as a non-pharmacological, accessible, and cost-effective intervention to enhance mental well-being.
A total of 108 participants will be randomly allocated to two groups:
- Experimental Group: Undergoes an 8-week supervised RET program, conducted twice weekly for 50 minutes per session.
- Control Group: Placed on a waitlist and does not receive any intervention during the study period but will be offered the same program after completion.
The intervention follows American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Each session includes warm-up, main strength exercises (bench press, squat, deadlift, leg press, etc.), and cool-down, supervised by a certified fitness trainer to ensure safety and consistency.
Psychological outcomes will be assessed using standardized measures—Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Profile of Mood States (POMS), and Brief COPE Inventory—administered before and after the intervention.
The study hypothesizes that participants who undergo resistance training will show significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress, along with improved sleep quality, mood stability, and adaptive coping skills, compared to the control group.
The findings are expected to provide empirical evidence supporting resistance exercise training as an effective strategy for promoting psychological well-being and resilience among young adults, contributing to preventive mental health and holistic wellness initiatives.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- Participant Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20.00 Year(s) 至 30.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Individuals who are not currently participating in any exercise training programs.
- •Healthy individuals who are able to perform resistance exercise training Individuals aged between 20 and 30 years, corresponding to early adulthood, which is the focus of this study.
排除标准
- •Participants with a history of alcohol or substance abuse in the past 6 months.
- •Pregnant or lactating women will be excluded due to physical safety considerations.
- •Individuals who engage in resistance training more than twice a week in the last 3 months.
- •Participants are currently on psychotropic medications that may influence psychological well-being.
结局指标
主要结局
Significant improvements in sleep quality (lower PSQI scores) compared to the control group.
时间窗: Baseline before intervention and 8 weeks post intervention
2. Significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress scores (DASS-21).
时间窗: Baseline before intervention and 8 weeks post intervention
次要结局
- Improved mood states (lower Total Mood Disturbance in POMS & higher vigor scores).(4. Enhanced coping strategies (higher adaptive coping scores & lower maladaptive coping scores on the Brief COPE).)
研究者
Esther Chandana Joseph
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research(DU)