High-intensity training vs. low-intensity training for patients with anxiety: a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This protocol was developed to describe the design of a randomised controlled trial that will examine the clinical efficacy of a 4-week comparison of high-intensity vs. low-intensity physical training for people suffering from anxiety. The hypothesis is that the high-intensity group will have greater benefit in terms of reduced anxiety symptoms, improved physical health (blood pressure) and better adherence.

Methods

Thirty adults aged 18 to 70 years diagnosed with an anxiety disorder will be recruited for this study. Participants will be randomised into an intervention group (high-intensity training) and a control group (low-intensity training). Randomisation will be performed using counterbalanced block randomisation in a 1:1 ratio, stratified by sex. Both groups

SUBMITTER: Bystad M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12917961 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature