Exercise on campus: a new hope for stressed students?
NCT ID NCT06874699
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 6-week supervised physical activity program for university students dealing with mild-to-moderate mental health issues like stress, anxiety, or feeling isolated. Seventeen students took part in group exercise sessions including walking, aerobics, and strength exercises. The goal was to see if the program was practical, well-liked, and had any early benefits for mental and physical health.
What this could mean
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Active substance
supervised physical activity programme
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to improve mental health and wellbeing among university students.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 17 participants, so results may not apply to all students. It does not measure long-term effects or compare against other treatments.
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York St John University
York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom