A Study on the Evaluation of College Students' Athletic Fitness Using a Data Model Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution Classification and Wrist Wearable Devices

September 20, 2026 updated by: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

To establish a multidimensional assessment system for college students' motor function and construct a quantitative model. Kinematic and physiological parameters will be collected using a wrist-worn wearable device, combined with active movement task testing, anthropometric measurements, and other relevant health information, to comprehensively assess college students' motor function characteristics, including balance, coordination, endurance, and explosive power.Secondary Objective: To explore the combined effects of motor ability, lifestyle, and traditional Chinese medicine constitution.

Study Overview

Status

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Recruiting

Conditions

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Detailed Description

Primary Objective The primary objective of this study is to establish a multidimensional assessment system for motor function in college students and to construct a quantitative assessment model. During standardized active movement tasks, kinematic and physiological parameters will be collected using a wrist-worn wearable device. These data will be combined with the results of motor function tests, anthropometric measurements, and other relevant health information to comprehensively evaluate the motor function characteristics of college students.

The assessment will cover multiple dimensions of motor function, including balance, coordination, endurance, and explosive power. By integrating wearable device-derived parameters with conventional motor function assessment indicators, the study aims to identify key indicators associated with different dimensions of motor ability and to construct a quantitative model for the comprehensive assessment of motor function in college students.

Secondary Objective The secondary objective is to explore the associations among motor ability, lifestyle characteristics, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution in college students. Information on lifestyle-related factors, including physical activity, exercise habits, sleep, sedentary behavior, and other relevant health behaviors, as well as TCM constitution characteristics, will be collected.

These data will be analyzed together with multidimensional motor function indicators to investigate the relationships between lifestyle factors, TCM constitution, and different aspects of motor function, and to explore their combined associations with overall motor ability in college students.

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

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120

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Locations

  • China
    • Guangdong
      • Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 510515
        • Recruiting
        • Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 25 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Normal individuals aged 18-25 years.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Agree to participate in the study and voluntarily sign the informed consent form;
  • Be a university student aged 18-25, gender not limited;
  • Be in generally good physical condition and able to complete the exercise tests required for this study;
  • Be able to wear the wrist-worn device as required by the study and cooperate in completing questionnaires, physical fitness assessments, and related data collection;
  • Have not experienced any acute injuries, serious illnesses, or hospitalizations that would affect daily activities or exercise tests within the past month.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals with severe cardiovascular disease, motor dysfunction, or cognitive impairment.
  • Individuals with recent severe trauma or hospitalization who are unsuitable for exercise testing.
  • Individuals with a history of congenital spinal deformities or severe flat feet, or other diseases affecting muscles, nerves, or bones.
  • Individuals deemed unsuitable for participation in this study by the researchers.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: OTHER
  • Time Perspectives: CROSS_SECTIONAL

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Wrist-worn IMU- and PPG-derived Kinematic and Physiological Parameters, Including Step Frequency, Peak Acceleration, and Heart Rate Variability
Time Frame: Baseline

Kinematic and physiological parameters will be collected using a wrist-worn device equipped with an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors at a sampling frequency of 200 Hz. The wearable-derived measures will include step frequency, peak acceleration, and heart rate variability indices. Data will be collected during standardized motor tasks, including 10-m walking, paper-ball throwing, a visual stimulus-tapping reaction task, single-leg standing, and plank support, as well as during 24-hour continuous monitoring under free-living conditions.
Baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Height and Body Weight
Time Frame: Baseline

Height (cm) and body weight (kg) will be measured using a stadiometer and calibrated scale, respectively.
Baseline
Demographic Characteristics
Time Frame: Baseline

Demographic information, including age and sex, will be collected using a questionnaire.
Baseline
Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution Classification
Time Frame: Baseline

Traditional Chinese Medicine constitution type will be assessed using the Wang Qi Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution Questionnaire. Participants will be classified into constitution categories according to the questionnaire scoring criteria.
Baseline
Tongue Image Features
Time Frame: Baseline

Digital tongue images will be collected under standardized conditions. Tongue image characteristics, including tongue color, tongue shape, and tongue coating features, will be extracted for analysis.
Baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

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Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

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General Publications

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

Study Start

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September 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

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September 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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September 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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September 9, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 20, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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September 24, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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September 24, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 20, 2026

Last Verified

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September 1, 2026

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  • NFEC-2026-414

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant data will not be shared at this time due to concerns regarding participant privacy and confidentiality.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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