Exercise for better sleep and mood in college students
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a specific exercise program improves sleep quality and emotional well-being in college students who feel depressed. If you join, you will be asked to do supervised exercise sessions and fill out questionnaires about your mood and sleep.
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Who can take part
- You are between the ages of 18 and 23.
- You are right-handed.
- You are not majoring in physical education (like sports science or athletics).
- You have never been diagnosed with a mental health condition or taken medicine for depression, anxiety, sleep, or other brain-related issues.
- You have no history of head injury or long-term physical illness, and no reason you cannot exercise.
- You have some signs of depression (scoring more than 13 on a standard mood questionnaire).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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