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CTRI Number

CTRI/2026/03/105892 [Registered on: 11/03/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively

Last Modified On:

11/03/2026

Post Graduate Thesis

Yes

Type of Trial

Interventional

Type of Study

Other (Specify) [Resistance Exercise Training]

Study Design

Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial

Public Title of Study

Effect of Resistance Exercise Training RET on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Sleep, Coping, and Mood in Early Adulthood: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Scientific Title of Study

Effect of Resistance Exercise Training RET on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Sleep, Coping, and Mood in Early Adulthood: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Trial Acronym

NIL

Secondary IDs if Any

Secondary ID	Identifier
NIL	NIL

Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)

Name	Esther Chandana Joseph
Designation	Student
Affiliation	Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research(DU)
Address	Department of Applied Psychology 3rd Floor, Medical Block No.1, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai-600116 Department of Applied Psychology 3rd Floor, Medical Block No.1, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai-600116 Kancheepuram TAMIL NADU 600116 India
Phone	9444629086
Fax
Email	k5124010@sriher.edu.in

Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query

Name	Esther Chandana Joseph
Designation	Student
Affiliation	Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research(DU)
Address	Department of Applied Psychology 3rd Floor, Medical Block No.1, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai-600116 Department of Applied Psychology 3rd Floor, Medical Block No.1, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai-600116 Kancheepuram TAMIL NADU 600116 India
Phone	9444629086
Fax
Email	k5124010@sriher.edu.in

Details of Contact Person
Public Query

Name	Esther Chandana Joseph
Designation	Student
Affiliation	Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research(DU)
Address	Department of Applied Psychology 3rd Floor, Medical Block No.1, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai-600116 Department of Applied Psychology 3rd Floor, Medical Block No.1, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai-600116 Kancheepuram TAMIL NADU 600116 India
Phone	9444629086
Fax
Email	k5124010@sriher.edu.in

Source of Monetary or Material Support

nil

Primary Sponsor

Name	Sri Ramachandra Institution Of Higher Education And Research(DU)
Address	No.1, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai,600116
Type of Sponsor	Research institution

Details of Secondary Sponsor

Name	Address
NIL	NIL

Countries of Recruitment

India

Sites of Study

No of Sites = 1
Name of Principal Investigator	Name of Site	Site Address	Phone/Fax/Email
Esther	The study will be conducted at a fitness centre - Slam Lifestyle and Fitness Studio	2nd floor No 33, Old No Y,192,1st main St,Y Block, Anna Nagar,Chennai-600040 Chennai TAMIL NADU	9444329086 esthercj003@gmail.com

Details of Ethics Committee

No of Ethics Committees= 1
Name of Committee	Approval Status
Institutional ethics committe SRU	Approved

Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI

Status

Not Applicable

Health Condition / Problems Studied

Health Type	Condition
Healthy Human Volunteers	participants will include healthy individuals aged 20-30, representing early adulthood. They should not be engaged in any exercise program and must be able to perform training.

Intervention / Comparator Agent

Type	Name	Details
Intervention	The effectiveness of resistance exercise training on depress, anxiety,stress,sleep and coping: a randomized controlled trial	8 weeks intervention

Inclusion Criteria

Age From	20.00 Year(s)
Age To	30.00 Year(s)
Gender	Both
Details	Individuals who are not currently participating in any exercise training programs. Healthy individuals who are able to perform resistance exercise training Individuals aged between 20 and 30 years, corresponding to early adulthood, which is the focus of this study.

ExclusionCriteria

Details

Participants with a history of alcohol or substance abuse in the past 6 months.
Pregnant or lactating women will be excluded due to physical safety considerations.
Individuals who engage in resistance training more than twice a week in the last 3 months.
Participants are currently on psychotropic medications that may influence psychological well-being.

Method of Generating Random Sequence

Computer generated randomization

Method of Concealment

On-site computer system

Blinding/Masking

Participant Blinded

Primary Outcome

Outcome	TimePoints
Significant improvements in sleep quality (lower PSQI scores) compared to the control group. 2. Significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress scores (DASS-21).	Baseline before intervention and 8 weeks post intervention

Secondary Outcome

Outcome	TimePoints
Improved mood states (lower Total Mood Disturbance in POMS & higher vigor scores). 4. Enhanced coping strategies (higher adaptive coping scores & lower maladaptive coping scores on the Brief COPE).	Baseline before intervention & 8 weeks post intervention

Target Sample Size

Total Sample Size="108"
Sample Size from India="108"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"

Phase of Trial

N/A

Date of First Enrollment (India)

22/03/2026

Date of Study Completion (India)

Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials

Date of First Enrollment (Global)

Date Missing

Date of Study Completion (Global)

Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials

Estimated Duration of Trial

Years="0"
Months="4"
Days="0"

Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)

Not Applicable

Recruitment Status of Trial (India)

Not Yet Recruiting

Publication Details

N/A

Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?

Response - NO

Brief Summary

The research titled “The Effect of Resistance Exercise Training on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Sleep, Coping, and Mood of Early Adulthood: A Randomized Controlled Trial” seeks to evaluate the psychological benefits of a structured resistance exercise training (RET) program among young adults aged 20–30 years.

Early adulthood is a critical stage often marked by academic, occupational, and social pressures that can lead to emotional distress, poor sleep, and maladaptive coping. The study aims to explore resistance exercise as a non-pharmacological, accessible, and cost-effective intervention to enhance mental well-being.

A total of 108 participants will be randomly allocated to two groups:

Experimental Group: Undergoes an 8-week supervised RET program, conducted twice weekly for 50 minutes per session.
Control Group: Placed on a waitlist and does not receive any intervention during the study period but will be offered the same program after completion.

The intervention follows American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Each session includes warm-up, main strength exercises (bench press, squat, deadlift, leg press, etc.), and cool-down, supervised by a certified fitness trainer to ensure safety and consistency.

Psychological outcomes will be assessed using standardized measures—Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Profile of Mood States (POMS), and Brief COPE Inventory—administered before and after the intervention.

The study hypothesizes that participants who undergo resistance training will show significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress, along with improved sleep quality, mood stability, and adaptive coping skills, compared to the control group.

The findings are expected to provide empirical evidence supporting resistance exercise training as an effective strategy for promoting psychological well-being and resilience among young adults, contributing to preventive mental health and holistic wellness initiatives.