Comparing the Acute Effects of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise and Energy Drink Consumption on Mood and Cognitive Outcomes in Healthy Young Adults.

Comparing the Acute Effects of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise and Energy Drink Consumption on Mood and Cognitive Outcomes in Healthy Young Adults

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20260603003

Enrollment

Registered

2026-06-03

Start date

2026-05-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Acute cognitive fatigue, impaired concentration, and mood disturbances associated with periods of high academic demand in healthy young adults

Interventions

Participants randomized to this sequence will receive Intervention A in week one and cross over to Intervention B in week two. Intervention A involves consuming one standard two hundred fifty millilit

Experimental Other,Experimental Other

Sequence AB Energy Drink followed by Aerobic Exercise,Sequence BA Aerobic Exercise followed by Energy Drink

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy university students aged 18 to 25 years. 2. Able to perform light to moderate aerobic exercise safely. 3. Able to consume a caffeine containing energy drink without known medical issues. 4. Have normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing. 5. Able to understand the study instructions and provide written informed consent. 6. Fluent in English, the language used for testing. 7. Medically stable based on medical history and a MAHSA medical check up.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Have a history of cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, or psychiatric disorders. 2. Have caffeine intolerance, allergy, or sensitivity. 3. Are a chronic smoker and/or regular alcohol drinker. 4. Are taking medications or supplements affecting cognition, mood, or HR. 5. Have a history of fainting, dizziness, arrhythmia, or exercise intolerance. 6. Have a recent injury or illness preventing exercise participation. 7. Are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Mood states 20 and 30 min after interventions Mood states will be determined using two questionnaires. Bond-Lader Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Profile of Mood States (POMS)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Cognitive function 20 and 30 min after interventions Cognitive Drug Research Computerized Assessment System COGDRAS by Inquisit Lab 7 Millisecond Software Seven computerized cognitive tests assessing attention and memory	—

Countries

Malaysia

Contacts

Public ContactYe Htut Linn

MAHSA University

hlye@mahsa.edu.my01140618587

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026