Texting your way to better workouts: study tests WhatsApp nudges for sport confidence

NCT ID NCT07427030

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Inonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a planning technique called Mental Contrasting with Implementation Intentions (MCII) can boost university students' confidence in tennis training. Some students also got WhatsApp reminders before sessions. The trial involved 22 students and lasted four weeks. The goal was to see if simple digital reminders can help people stay motivated and feel more capable of sticking with exercise.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mental Contrasting with Implementation Intentions (MCII) and WhatsApp reminders
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward simple, low-cost ways to help people stick with exercise programs.
What could go wrong: This was a very small study (22 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply to other settings or people.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Self-Control

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEHAVIOR SELF EFFICACY SELF-REGULATION SPORT PARTICIPATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Inonu University

Malatya, Battalgazi, 44280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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