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Karate kicks student stress: new study tests martial arts for mental health

NCT ID NCT07116291

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether regular karate practice can improve quality of life, self-esteem, and sleep in medical students, who often face high stress and anxiety. Researchers will enroll 90 third- or fourth-year health students at the University of Angers. Participants will practice karate regularly, and their progress will be measured using questionnaires and exam rankings.

What this could mean

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Active substance
karate practice
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve mental health and academic performance in students.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding or placebo control. Results may not apply to other groups, and the effect may be small or due to general exercise rather than karate specifically.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

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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: * 3rd or 4th year health students at the university of Angers Exclusion Criteria: * contraindication to the practice of karate * students repeating a year or entering the third year after a transfer, insofar as the evolution of their grades in relation to the 2nd year class cannot be ascertained. * Students who already practise karate regularly cannot be included. * Students planning to transfer to another faculty during the year of study

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of ANGERS

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    Angers, France

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