Quick workout and team spirit may tame stress hormones in young adults
NCT ID NCT07398729
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a short session of bodyweight exercises combined with group motivation, breathing, and stretching could lower stress hormones and improve mood in healthy young adults aged 18-25. 84 participants were split into three groups: exercise plus motivation, motivation only, or no activity. Researchers measured blood cortisol levels and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress before and after the session. The goal was to find simple, low-cost ways to support mental well-being in young people.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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84 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who voluntarily agreed to participate. * Individuals aged between 18 and 25 years. * Individuals who had not engaged in regular exercise (at least three days per week) within the past six months. * Individuals with no diagnosed psychiatric disorder. * Individuals with no chronic health condition. * Individuals who did not use any substances. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who did not agree to participate in the study. * Individuals who completed the baseline (pre-intervention) assessment but did not complete the post-intervention assessment.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bingöl University
Merkez, Bingöl, 12000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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