RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07658066

Use of Football in Programs to Reduce Stigma Toward Mental Illness: A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Contact Interaction and Video-Based Approaches


Sponsor

Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

Enrollment

210 participants

Start Date

Mar 2, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of football-based interventions in reducing stigma toward mental illness among university students. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does participating in a contact-based education program involving football help reduce stigma toward mental illness among university students? * What are the effects of three different intervention methods on reducing stigma toward mental illness? Researchers will compare the traditional contact-based education program with the other two interventions to evaluate their differences in effectiveness. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to one of the three intervention groups. * Complete online assessments to measure attitudes toward mental illness before and after the intervention. * Participate in qualitative interviews to provide in-depth feedback on their experiences and perceptions.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 30 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • University students currently enrolled, aged between 18 and 30 years.
  • In good physical condition with no contraindications to exercise (i.e., not diagnosed by a physician or advised to avoid physical activity, and with no items selected on the PAR-Q+ \[Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone\]).
  • Able to follow the study procedures and provide signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria2

  • Individuals who are unable to safely participate in football activities due to intellectual disability, pregnancy, head injury, cardiovascular disease, or other neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Individuals who are unable to effectively participate in the intervention program or complete assessments due to significant emotional disturbances, personality disorders, substance (alcohol) abuse, or severe mental illness.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALContact-Based Education

A one-time session lasting approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours, consisting of psychiatric education, storytelling by individuals with mental illness, and interactive discussion.

BEHAVIORALVideo + Contact-Based Education

A one-time session lasting approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours, including football video viewing, psychiatric education, storytelling by individuals with mental illness, and interactive discussion.

BEHAVIORALFootball + Contact-Based Education

A one-time session lasting approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours. The session includes football interactive activities, football video viewing, psychiatric education, storytelling by individuals with mental illness, and interactive discussion.


Locations(1)

Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

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