Tai chi trial targets student stress epidemic
NCT ID NCT07044154
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether Sun Tai Chi, a gentle exercise, can improve mental health (stress, anxiety, depression) and heart function in university students aged 18-29. About 56 students with mild to severe mental health symptoms will either take Tai Chi classes or be in a control group. The goal is to find a safe, effective way to support student well-being.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 56 people
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- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 29 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Undergraduate university students * Aged 18 to 29 years * Both sexes * Present mental health symptoms assessed by the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - 21 Items (DASS-21) questionnaire, according to cutoff points established by Lovibond et al., ranging from mild to severe in any of the subscales of stress (score 15 to 33), anxiety (score 8 to 19), or depression (score 10 to 27). * Report a healthy physical condition suitable for Tai Chi practice (self-reported). Exclusion Criteria: * Engage in a high level of physical activity according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) or have regularly practiced moderate to high intensity physical activity in the last 3 months. * Report chronic illnesses that limit or contraindicate the practice of exercises required in Tai Chi. * Present cardiovascular, pulmonary, or neurological diseases. * Exhibit either no mental health impairment or severe impairment according to cutoff scores established by Lovibond et al. in the DASS-21 questionnaire (stress subscale score lower than 15 or greater than 33, anxiety subscale score lower than 8 or greater than 19, depression subscale score lower than 10 or greater than 27). * Present specific psychiatric diagnoses, such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), self-reported. * Consume medications for mental health treatment. * Consume medications or substances that influence cardiac autonomic modulation (e.g., beta-blockers).
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Locations
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Universidad Católica del Maule
RECRUITINGTalca, Maule Region, 3460000, Chile
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