Tokyo, June 1 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061362) titled 'Changes in Stress Perception and Health Behaviors through Continued Practice of Square-Stepping Exercise in a Public Health Lecture for Citizens' on June 1.

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Basic Design - Single arm Randomization - Non-randomized Blinding - Open -no one is blinded Control - Uncontrolled

Primary Sponsor: Institute - Shimonoseki City University

Condition: Condition - Not applicable (health promotion for community-dwelling adults) Classification by malignancy - Others Genomic information - NO

Objective: Narrative objectives1 - This study aims to examine pre-post changes in stress perception, mental well-being, and health behaviors among participants through approximately three months of continued square-stepping exercise practice after a public health lecture. It also aims to assess adherence to home-based practice and to obtain basic data on the usefulness of a community-based health promotion program. Basic objectives2 - Others

Intervention: Interventions/Control_1 - Participants will attend the first session of a public health lecture, which includes a lecture on mental and physical health and practical instruction in square-stepping exercise. They will then be encouraged to continue square-stepping exercise at home within a safe and manageable range for approximately three months. At the second session, adherence will be assessed, additional education will be provided, the exercise will be reviewed, and follow-up questionnaires will be administered.

Eligibility: Age-lower limit - 18 years-old <= Age-upper limit - Not applicable Gender - Male and Female Key inclusion criteria - 1.Individuals who have participated in the Mental and Physical Wellness Seminar, a public lecture series held at Shimonoseki City University 2.Individuals aged 18 or older 3.Individuals who have understood the study explanation and provided written consent Key exclusion criteria - 1.Individuals who have difficulty understanding the study or giving informed consent even after receiving an explanation 2. Individuals deemed unable to participate in the course due to illness or other health issues 3. Individuals deemed unable to perform the Square Step for safety reasons Target Size - 30

Recruitment Status: Recruitment status - Enrolling by invitation Date of protocol fixation - 2026 Year 03 Month 31 Day Date of IRB - 2026 Year 04 Month 21 Day Anticipated trial start date - 2026 Year 06 Month 03 Day Last follow-up date - 2028 Year 03 Month 31 Day

To know more, visit https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000070207

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