Exercise Intensity on Brain & Mental Health in Stress (NCT06245538) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Exercise Intensity on Brain & Mental Health in Stress
Sweden24 participantsStarted 2024-02-15
Plain-language summary
This study aims to examine the role of exercise intensity in the acute effects of a single bout of aerobic exercise on neurotrophic factors, biomarkers of stress and inflammation, working memory task-related changes in prefrontal cortex oxygenation in adults with sub-clinical levels of stress-related symptoms.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Participants experiencing sub-clinical levels of stress-related symptoms:
* Age: 20-40 years
* Absence of contraindications to physical exercise
* Do not participate in any other study
* Total score on the self-assessment scale 4-factor Shirom-Melamed Burnout Measure-19 lower than or equal to 4.00
Exclusion Criteria:
* Medical contraindication to catheterization of the antecubital vein and blood sampling
* Dementia
* Alcohol abuse
* Smoking
* Chronic medication that is considered to affect study outcomes
* Chronic disease/syndrome such as migraine, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, bipolar syndrome, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other lung disease
* Post-COVID
* Other somatic diseases, disorders, or injuries that may affect the physical ability during physical exercise
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Changes in cerebral blood flow in prefrontal cortex
Timeframe: from before to after 20 minutes of exercise or seated rest
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06245538
SponsorThe Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences