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Comparison of High-Intensity Interval Training and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-12-30
68
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
25 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to determine the effects of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) on cognitive and physical fitness in community-dwelling adults diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). A double-blinded randomized clinical trial will be conducted for ten months at Ruhama Welfare Foundation Society Lahore and Kainat Patient Care and Old Age Home, Lahore. The sample size is calculated through G-power and 68 participants will be recruited through the non-probability convenience sampling technique. Those who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomized into two groups through the online randomizer tool. Both experimental groups will undergo an 8-week intervention, consisting of three sessions per week with alternate-day training of 38 minutes. The HIIT group will perform exercise with each session consisting of four 4-minute intervals at 85-95% of their maximum heart rate, with 3-minute active recovery periods, while the MICT group will engage in continuous exercise for 28 minutes at 70-75% of their maximum heart rate. Assessment will be done at baseline, after the 4th week, 8th week, and follow-up at 12th week.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of High-Intensity Interval Training and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 60 years or older diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment according to Peterson's criteria (MoCA score <26 for those with 12 or more years of education, <25 for those with less than 12 years of education; activity of daily living scale ≤3; no clinical diagnosis of dementia)
- Physically normal older adults who are independent in all six items of the Katz Activities of Daily Living Scale
You will not qualify if you...
- Medical problems or co-morbidities that prevent participation in the study
- Unable to walk without an assistive device
- Diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease
- Having regular exercise habits defined as exercising 150 minutes or more per week
- Currently participating in other ongoing intervention studies
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Khursheed Oldage Home and Nursing Care
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 64350
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Ruhama Welfare Foundation Society
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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Research Team
S
Sadia Khalid, MSPT-NM
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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