Six weeks of wrestling lifts Teens' mood and resilience

NCT ID NCT07193121

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Gümüşhane Universıty Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a six-week wrestling program could improve psychological well-being, reduce anxiety, and build resilience in sedentary adolescent boys aged 12-15. Fifteen boys took part in the wrestling training, while another group continued their normal routines. After six weeks, the wrestling group showed significant improvements in well-being and resilience, and a drop in sport-related anxiety. The control group saw no meaningful changes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: structured wrestling training program
What this could lead to: If this approach works, it could point toward a simple, non-drug way to support mental health in teenage boys.
What could go wrong: This was a very small study (15 participants) with no long-term follow-up. Results may not apply to other groups or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT SUPPORTIVE CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gumushane Univetsity

Gümüşhane, Kelkit, 29600, Turkey (Türkiye)

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