Six weeks of wrestling lifts Teens' mood and resilience
NCT ID NCT07193121
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a six-week wrestling program could improve psychological well-being, reduce anxiety, and build resilience in sedentary adolescent boys aged 12-15. Fifteen boys took part in the wrestling training, while another group continued their normal routines. After six weeks, the wrestling group showed significant improvements in well-being and resilience, and a drop in sport-related anxiety. The control group saw no meaningful changes.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- structured wrestling training program
- What this could lead to
- If this approach works, it could point toward a simple, non-drug way to support mental health in teenage boys.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study (15 participants) with no long-term follow-up. Results may not apply to other groups or settings.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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15 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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12 to 15 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male adolescents aged 12-15 years * Sedentary lifestyle, defined as engaging in less than 60 minutes of regular physical training per week during the previous six months * No prior experience in wrestling or any other organized combat sports * Healthy with no known medical conditions that could interfere with participation Exclusion Criteria: * Respiratory disease (chronic or acute) * Musculoskeletal injuries that could impede training participation * Chronic illnesses requiring ongoing medical treatment * Diagnosed psychological disorders that could affect their ability to safely engage in physical activity
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gumushane Univetsity
Gümüşhane, Kelkit, 29600, Turkey (Türkiye)
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