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Exercise and tDCS on the mental health of non-athletic women

Investigating the Effects of Four Weeks of Resistance Training with and without Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Some Indicators Related to Mental Health in Non-Athlete Females

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250525065889N1
Enrollment
24
Registered
2025-08-16
Start date
2025-08-24
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-19

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Conditions

The participants are healthy people..

Interventions

Intervention 1: This group will receive direct transcranial electrical stimulation for 20 minutes at an intensity of 2 mA for 4 weeks and 3 sessions per week after resistance training in the gym. Thes

Sponsors

Razi University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 39 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age range 20 to 39 years women living in Kermanshah city body mass index 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2 right-handedness (right dominant hand)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of musculoskeletal abnormalities or disorders History of participating in a regular exercise program in the past 6 months Presence of implantable devices or pacemakers in the body Smoking and alcohol consumption

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of life. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using the 8-question mental health-related quality of life questionnaire.;Mental health. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using a 14-question mental health questionnaire.;Self-concept. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using the 30-question Robson Self-Concept Questionnaire.;Anxiety. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using the 14-question Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale questionnaire.;Self-confidence. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using the 10-question Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep quality. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using the 9-question Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire.;Body image. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using a 9-item test using social testing and a 7-item result of appearance assessment and a 9-item result of physical examination.;Cognitive flexibility. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using the 20-item cognitive flexibility questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactEhsan Amiri

Razi University

e.amiri@razi.ac.ir+98 83 3427 4585

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026