The high intensity interval trainingThe study moderate continuous training
The high intensity interval training: The training program for students in groups 1 and 2 involves high intensity interval training exercises, conducted three times per week for six weeks. The sessions include a 10-minute warm-up at 40% Heart Rate Reserve, four high-intensity work periods at 85-95% Heart Rate Reserve, three low-intensity work periods at 60-70% Heart Rate Reserve, and a 5- 10 minute cool down at 30% Heart Rate Reserve.
The study moderate continuous training: All students in groups 3\&4 will receive moderate continuous training 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Each session 40 to 50 minutes included a 5 to 10 minute warm-up, fo followed by 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise (treadmill walking exercise) with constant intensity at 60% to 70% Heart Rate Reserve and 5 to 10 minutes cool-down
Study summary
This study was done to investigate the impact of gender differences and exercise intensities on depression and anxiety symptoms among university students
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
25 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* Being a student in higher education
* Being single
* Age between 18 and 25 years of both sexes
* Accepting the principle of randomization in the trial.
* The body mass index is 18.5-24.9 kg/m².
* Diagnosed by psychiatrist as having a mild to moderate degree of anxiety and depression.
* Having scores of 7-24 on the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression.
* Having scores of 17-30 on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Neurological history such as illness or head trauma
* Present severe and unstable respiratory disease
* History of heart defect or cardiovascular disease or any other medical conditions prohibiting high-intensity sport or physical activity
* Being professional athlete.
* Involved in regular routine of exercises
* Taking medication for mental health history of any neurological disorders like neuropathy or seizures.
Primary outcome measure(s)
assessment of the severity of depressive symptoms — at baseline and after 6 weeks The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression will be used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms in students across six groups. The 17-item version ranges from 0 to 54, with scores ranging from 0 to 24. Scores between 0 and 6 indicate no depression, while scores between 7 and 17 indicate mild, 18-24 indicate moderate, and 24+ over 24 indicate severe depression. A decrease in scores of at least 50% indicates response, and scores of 7 or less after treatment indicate remission. The 17-item version has adequate reliability and validity.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
out-patient clinic, faculty of physical therapy, Horus university
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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