Effect of Interest-Based Physical Training on Exercise Adherence (NCT07635927) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of Interest-Based Physical Training on Exercise Adherence
China560 participantsStarted 2025-09-01
Plain-language 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.
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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 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
Exclusion Criteria:
* \- 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
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
1
Exercise Adherence Questionnaire - Total Score
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks (end of intervention)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07635927
SponsorCapital University of Physical Education and Sports, China