Effect of High-Level Headphone Sound Exposure on Exercise Responses in Young Healthy Individuals

NCT07556666 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Noise&Exercise1
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 38
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study will investigate the effect of high-level headphone sound exposure on cardiorespiratory responses and perceived exertion during a submaximal treadmill exercise test in young healthy individuals. Healthy volunteers aged 18 to 30 years will complete two exercise sessions under two different conditions: zero-sound and high-level sound exposure. Heart rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and perceived exertion will be evaluated before, during, and after exercise.

Conditions

Exercise Performance; Sound Exposure

Keywords

Noise; Exercise

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Perceived Exertion

  Perceived exertion will be assessed using the Modified Borg Scale (Borg Category Ratio Scale, CR10) under zero-sound and high-level sound conditions during submaximal treadmill exercise. The scale ranges from 0 to 10, where higher scores indicate greater perceived exertion.

  Baseline (pre-exercise), at the end of each exercise stage, and immediately post-exercise

• Heart Rate

  Heart rate recorded under zero-sound and high-level sound conditions during submaximal treadmill exercise.

  Baseline (pre-exercise), at the end of each exercise stage, and immediately post-exercise

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Oxygen Saturation

  Baseline (pre-exercise), at the end of each exercise stage, and immediately post-exercise

• Blood Pressure

  Baseline (pre-exercise), at the end of each exercise stage, and immediately post-exercise

Study Arms (2)

High-Level Headphone Sound Group

Participants perform the submaximal treadmill exercise test under high-level headphone sound exposure (approximately 80 dB LAeq). Cardiopulmonary responses and perceived exertion are assessed during exercise.

Behavioral: High-Level Headphone Sound Exposure

No-Sound Control Group

Participants perform the same submaximal treadmill exercise test under a no-sound headphone condition serving as the control. Cardiopulmonary responses and perceived exertion are assessed during exercise.

Behavioral: No-Sound Headphone Condition

Interventions

High-Level Headphone Sound Exposure BEHAVIORAL

Participants will listen to music at a predefined high sound level via headphones during the submaximal treadmill walking test. Sound intensity will be controlled using a decibel meter to ensure consistency across participants.(approximately 80 dB LAeq).

High-Level Headphone Sound Group

No-Sound Headphone Condition BEHAVIORAL

Participants will wear headphones without any sound during the submaximal treadmill walking test. This condition serves as the control for comparison with the high sound exposure condition.

No-Sound Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy young adults aged 18 to 30 years without known disease and without a regular exercise habit.

You may qualify if:

• Healthy adults aged 18 to 30 years
• Male or female participants
• No regular exercise habit
• Voluntary participation with written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Any cardiopulmonary, neurological, or musculoskeletal disease
• Any acute cardiovascular, respiratory, or musculoskeletal complaint
• Infection, fever, dizziness, fatigue, or similar temporary health problem on the test day
• Alcohol consumption within 12 hours before testing
• Caffeine consumption within 3 hours before testing
• Vigorous physical activity within 24 hours before testing
• Inability to complete the exercise protocol or withdrawal from the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Esra Pehlivan

CONTACT

02167778777; esra.pehlivan@sbu.edu.tr

Duygu Doğanay

CONTACT

02167778777; duygudoganay.mail@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 13, 2026
• First Posted: April 29, 2026
• Study Start: May 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): May 1, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): May 1, 2027
• Last Updated: April 29, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04