Mental Stress on Balance

Sponsor

Kafrelsheikh University (Other)

Overall Status

Not yet recruiting

CT.gov ID

NCT05890937

Collaborator

(none)

250

Enrollment

Arms

Anticipated Duration (Months)

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Objectives:

This study aimed to examine the impact of mental stress on balance systems in healthy adults.

Study population & Sample size:

Participants were delimited to 178 students that enter oral and practical exams at different levels in Faculty of Physical Therapy, KafrEl-Sheikh University. Balance was measured using mini-SITCIB test before and after the exam. another 40 subject that have no exam were recruited to work as control group

Study Design :

it is a controlled trial.

Methods :

After obtaining the consent form, and demographics. The mobile application was opened, and a new experiment was created. Abdominal support was modified so it contains a pocket in its centre so the mobile can fit onto it. Participants were asked to conduct a mini-SITCIB test before and after the exam in experimental group and before and after 30 min in control group. The data was extracted and stored anonymously on the hard drive as CSV files.

Condition or Disease	Intervention/Treatment	Phase
Mental Stress	Diagnostic Test: Oral and practical exam	N/A

Detailed Description

Mental health is a critical but often overlooked aspect of overall health. Research has shown that mental stress can have detrimental effects on physical health, including balance impairments, in healthy adults. Balance is a crucial physiological function that impacts daily activities and quality of life. Imbalance due to mental stress can increase the risk of falls, injuries, and other health issues, particularly in the aging population.

Objectives:

This study aimed to examine the impact of mental stress on balance systems in healthy adults.

Study population & Sample size:

Study Design :

it is a controlled trial.

Methods :

Study Design

Study Type:

Interventional

Anticipated Enrollment :

250 participants

Allocation:

Randomized

Intervention Model:

Parallel Assignment

Masking:

Single (Outcomes Assessor)

Primary Purpose:

Basic Science

Official Title:

Effect of Mental Stress on Balance in Healthy Adults

Anticipated Study Start Date :

Jun 20, 2023

Anticipated Primary Completion Date :

Sep 20, 2023

Anticipated Study Completion Date :

Sep 20, 2023

Arms and Interventions

Arm	Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Mental stress group they were expected to take their exams just after the assessment and before measuring for the second time	Diagnostic Test: Oral and practical exam Oral and practical exam that performed at the end of the semester
No Intervention: Control group they were expected to take nothing for 30 min just after the assessment and before measuring for the second time

Arm

Intervention/Treatment

Experimental: Mental stress group

they were expected to take their exams just after the assessment and before measuring for the second time

Diagnostic Test: Oral and practical exam

Oral and practical exam that performed at the end of the semester

No Intervention: Control group

they were expected to take nothing for 30 min just after the assessment and before measuring for the second time

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

Jerk in X,Y,Z [2 weeks]
Captured by accelerometer readings
Swaying in X,Y,Z [2 weeks]
Captured by Gyroscope readings

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:

17 Years to 22 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

Inclusion Criteria:

BMI between 20 and 30
free of any diseases

Exclusion Criteria:

any trauma within last 2 weeks

Contacts and Locations

Locations

No locations specified.

Sponsors and Collaborators

Kafrelsheikh University

Investigators

None specified.

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.

Responsible Party:

Ahmed Ali Mohammed Torad, Lecturer, Kafrelsheikh University

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT05890937

Other Study ID Numbers:

P.T/BAS/4/2023/48

First Posted:

Jun 6, 2023

Last Update Posted:

Jun 6, 2023

Last Verified:

May 1, 2023

Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:

Plan to Share IPD:

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Stress, Psychological

Study Results

No Results Posted as of Jun 6, 2023