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Mood over muscles: study tests if feeling good gets you moving

NCT ID NCT06706180

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether watching a video that highlights how exercise improves mood can increase motivation to work out, compared to a video that focuses on fitness benefits. 48 stressed college students participated. The goal was to see which approach leads to more exercise and better feelings during activity.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

48 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years of age * Current PS101 student at Boston University * A score of 14 or higher on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) * Able to read English to provide informed consent * Familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse or a touch screen device * Access to Zoom video conferencing software Exclusion Criteria: * Under age 18 * Known conditions prohibiting exercise adoption as identified by risk scores on the PAR-Q (a score of "yes" on one or more items) * Presence of anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa, or recent (6 month) suicidal ideation * Score of 13 or lower on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

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Exercise motivation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston University

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States