ArticleJMIR research protocols2025
Effects of a Walking-Based Physical Activity Intervention on Health Indicators in University Students: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Effects on Physical Condition and Body Composition of a Physical Exercise Program Implemented Through Immersive Virtual Reality in University Adults: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
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backgroundRegular participation in some type of physical activity brings improvements in health indicators such as cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, and body composition. However, despite evidence indicating health benefits, 1 in 4 adults is physically inactive, a situation that also occurs in the university population. Walking is a physical activity modality that can be easily incorporated into daily activities; therefore, using a walking-based physical activity intervention could improve some health indicators.
objectiveThis protocol aims to analyze the impact of a walking-based physical activity intervention on health indicators in university students.
methodsAn intervention group (n=99) and a control group (n=99) will be randomly selected. All participants will be assessed at the beginning and end of the intervention for indicators of health, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, and body composition. The intervention group will participate in a 14-week walking program with individualized daily goals, self-monitoring, personalized feedback, and weekly educational material, while the control group will only record their steps without receiving personalized goals or feedback.
resultsThe recruitment process will begin in March 2026. Initial assessments are scheduled to take place from March 2, 2026, to March 13, 2026. The intervention will be performed from March 16, 2026, to June 19, 2026 (14 weeks). From June 22, 2026, to July 6, 2026, the final evaluations will be performed. The final results of this study are expected to be published by October 2026.
conclusionsThis protocol proposes a novel and feasible approach to overcome common barriers to physical activity in university students, with the potential for large-scale application in similar contexts.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT06580769; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06580769. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): PRR1-10.2196/83983.
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