Stress Modulation and Dynamic Balance in Young Adults
Official title: Impact of Dual Task Therapeutic Exercises on Stress Modulation and Dynamic Balance in University Students
Run by Kafrelsheikh University · NCT07571369 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether doing balance training while performing cognitive tasks helps reduce perceived stress and improve dynamic balance in healthy university students aged 19–22.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 19 Years to 22 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kafrelsheikh University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 9, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07571369 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Healthy university students aged 19–22 without neurological, musculoskeletal, or psychiatric disorders and who are not taking medications affecting balance or cognition.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants with recent injuries, vestibular disorders, pregnancy, or regular balance/mind-body training may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a three-arm randomized controlled trial enrolling 72 healthy university students to compare dynamic balance training alone, dual-task training (balance plus cognitive tasks), and a low-intensity control. The dual-task group performs the same balance exercises while engaging in cognitive challenges such as verbal fluency, arithmetic, or working memory tasks. Sessions occur twice weekly for six weeks, each lasting 20–30 minutes. Primary outcomes include the Perceived Stress Scale and objective balance measures collected with a Balance Check 636 device, assessed at baseline and after the intervention by a blinded assessor. The study uses computer-generated randomization and an assessor-blinded design to minimize bias.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, dual-task training could offer a simple approach to reducing stress and improving balance in young adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests dual-task training can affect balance and cognitive performance, but applying it to stress reduction in this population is less established.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants will be included if they meet the following criteria: Age between 19 and 22 years. Body Mass Index (BMI) ranging from 18.5 to 29.9 kg/m². Both males and females. Apparently healthy individuals with no diagnosed neurological, musculoskeletal, or psychological disorders. Ability to understand instructions and provide informed consent. Willingness to participate and comply with the study protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants will be excluded if they have any of the following: Any neurological disorder affecting balance (e.g., vestibular disorders, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy). Any recent musculoskeletal injury (within the last 6 months) affecting the lower limbs or spine. History of lower limb or spinal surgery. Severe visual or auditory impairment not corrected by aids. Use of medications that may affect balance or cognitive function (e.g., sedatives, antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics). Pregnancy. Uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory disorders limiting exercise tolerance. Current diagnosis of major psychiatric disorders (e.g., major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder). Regular participation in balance training, mind-body exercises (e.g., yoga, Pilates, tai chi), or structured stress management programs within the last 6 months. Participation in another interventional study at the same time.
Where it's running
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Faculty of physical therapy kafrelsheikh university
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mahmoud Ewida, Professor — Kafr Elsheikh University, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Egypt
- Study coordinator: Ammar Ghallab, TEACHING ASSISTANT
- Email: ammarsgh122017@gmail.com
- Phone: +201065825099
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.