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NCT Number: NCT05890937

Mental Stress on Balance

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Mental Stress Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Stress, Psychological

Age range

17 year–22 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kafrelsheikh university

Kafrelsheikh, Egypt

About this study

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:

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • BMI between 20 and 30
  • free of any diseases

Exclusion criteria

  • any trauma within last 2 weeks

Treatment and study plan

Oral and practical exam

Diagnostic Test

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

Primary outcomes

  1. Jerk in X,Y,Z

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    Captured by accelerometer readings

  2. Swaying in X,Y,Z

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    Captured by Gyroscope readings

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kafrelsheikh University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Mental Stress on Balance in Healthy Adults

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jun 6, 2023
Registry last updated
Apr 6, 2025

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