Plain-English translation of NCT07340281 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers want to understand exactly how exercise helps people with anxiety feel better. This trial will ask you to exercise regularly for 4 weeks while they measure specific markers in your blood that show how your brain is responding to the physical activity.
We know that exercise helps anxiety, but doctors don't fully understand the biological reason why. This study will help researchers identify the brain-based mechanisms so they can better predict who will benefit most from exercise and potentially develop better treatments.
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Over 4 weeks, you will exercise at home for about 150 minutes per week at moderate intensity (similar to a brisk walk). A Fitbit device will track your activity to confirm you're meeting the goal. Researchers will collect blood samples to measure specific brain-related markers before and after the exercise period to see how your brain has responded.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
March 2026
Primary completion
August 2027
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Kristin Szuhany, PhD
NYU Langone Health
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