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