University program boosts health and happiness in adults
NCT ID NCT07268144
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 4-month program called Ponte en Forma at the University of Vigo, combining supervised exercise sessions with health education on diet, smoking, alcohol, and emotional well-being. 159 adults (students, staff, and community members) either joined the program or continued their usual routine. Researchers measured changes in blood pressure, BMI, heart rate, diet, and psychological well-being to see if the program helped people live healthier and feel better.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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159 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2016
- Finished
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Jul 2017
- 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 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged between 18 and 65 years. Members of the university community (students, academic staff, or administrative personnel) enrolled in the University Sports Service. Willingness to participate in the 4-month supervised physical activity and health education program. Ability to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Presence of any medical condition that contraindicates physical exercise (e.g., unstable cardiovascular disease, severe musculoskeletal injury, or uncontrolled hypertension). Current participation in another structured exercise or nutrition program. Pregnancy. Inability to attend at least 75% of scheduled sessions.
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