None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Low mood is common in adolescents and can sometimes lead to impaired performance, or longer term anxiety and depression. There are no trials that have investigated the effect of exercise duration on mood in adolescents. This study will use a randomised controlled trial design to assess the effect on mood of moderate-intensity exercise of different durations (10 minutes, 20 minutes and no exercise) in 30 adolescents. Understanding the effects of exercise on mood may assist in tailoring physical activities for adolescents to improve mood, motivation and participation, assist in the management of adolescents who suffer from low mood, depression or anxiety, and inform public health messages.
Interventions
In this cross-over randomised controlled trial, the adolescents will undertake each of three regimens on different days: (1) participate in a single bout of moderate intensity exercise on a cycle ergometer for 10 minutes; (2) participate in a single bout of moderate intensity exercise on a cycle ergometer for 20 minutes; or (3) no exercise (control condition). The order of the regimens will be randomly allocated for each adolescent. A washout period of at least 18 hours is used.
Sponsors
University of Auckland
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Crossover
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
14 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
14 to 18 years old inclusive
Exclusion criteria
Undertaking at least 5 hours of exercise or sports training per week on a regular basis. Pre-existing injuries or mental or physical condition that would preclude their ability to do the required exercise.
Outcome results
None listed