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Think your way fit: training your mind to compare better may boost exercise habits

NCT ID NCT07481318

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ling Yang Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether teaching young adults to interpret social comparisons in a constructive way can improve their motivation to exercise and help them stick with it. 160 participants with low physical activity were split into two groups: one received training in constructive social comparison, the other received general health education. Both groups followed the same exercise recommendations for eight weeks, and researchers measured exercise adherence and how participants interpreted comparisons with others.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Constructive Social Comparison Training (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help people stick with exercise by changing how they think about others' fitness.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 160 participants, and the results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral, so effects may be modest or hard to maintain long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

160 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Be at least 18 years of age * Report low or irregular engagement in physical activity * Be able to attend weekly intervention sessions * Provide informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Report medical conditions that contraindicate moderate physical activity * Are currently participating in structured physical activity programs exceeding recommended levels * Are unable to complete the study questionnaires

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Young adult behavioral change

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hunan City University

    Jiaozuo, Henan, 454099, China