Status:

UNKNOWN

Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Depressive Symptoms in Hong Kong Older Adults

Lead Sponsor:

Hong Kong Baptist University

Conditions:

Depressive Symptoms

Eligibility:

All Genders

60-74 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Depression in later life is a common health problem in aging societies. It is associated with poor quality of life, and increased risks of morbidity and mortality. People with severe depression may de...

Detailed Description

The study will be a cluster randomized controlled trial (CRCT) with three groups and three times repeated measures. Data will be collected in a pretest, post-test, and three months after the intervent...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 60 to 74 years at the start date of the project
  • Chinese version of Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-C) scoring 5-11 (i.e., mild to moderate level of depressive symptoms)
  • Passing the PAR-Q plus screening or with the physician's approval for readiness to participate in high-intensity exercise
  • Above the average level of 2-mins stepping showing competent aerobic fitness
  • No restriction on physical mobility
  • No cognitive impairment, as determined by the Chinese version of the Mini-Mental Status Examination (i.e., score \< 24)
  • No previous substantial experiences in practicing HIIT or Baduanjin Qigong. The written informed consent form will be collected from each participant

Exclusion

  • Severe chronic disease restricting high-intensity exercise
  • Having cognition impairment regarded by specialists

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

144 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06014294

Start Date

March 1 2023

End Date

December 31 2024

Last Update

September 1 2023

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Bliss District Elderly Community Centre

Hong Kong, Hong Kong