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The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training Exercise on Cognitive Function of Young Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Updated on 2024-10-01
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how a single session of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) affects executive function in young healthy adults aged 18 to 40 years. This pilot randomized controlled trial aims to explore how long the acute cognitive benefits of HIIT can last, focusing on specific brain functions related to attention, flexibility, and working memory. Participants are divided into two groups. One group will complete a 19-minute HIIT session that includes a 2-minute warm-up followed by various aerobic and resistance exercises like squat jumps, jump lunges, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers, guided by a video. Their heart rates will be monitored to keep them at about 85% of their predicted maximum during exercise. The other group will rest quietly for 19 minutes without any activity. During the study, participants will undergo several cognitive tests including the Stroop task, Flanker task, Trail Making Test, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, and the 2-back task. These assessments will be done from before the intervention up to 72 hours afterward to measure changes in executive function. The trial includes a single-blind design and random assignment to groups, with all activities completed over a short timeframe.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training Exercise on Cognitive Function of Young Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Young adult aged 18-40 years old
- No visionary defect or other sensory condition including uncorrected refractive defect and color blindness refraining the individual to be assessed by the tasks
You will not qualify if you...
- Known neurological, cardiovascular, or other physical and mental conditions that limit safe participation in high-intensity interval training
- Known specific learning disabilities
- Known drug or alcohol abuse problems
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Single session
Participants receive a single session of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) lasting 19 minutes or rest quietly for 19 minutes depending on their assigned group.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 72 hours post-intervention
Participants undergo cognitive function assessments up to 72 hours after the intervention to evaluate effects on cognitive tasks.
1 follow-up visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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Research Team
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Freddy Man Hin LAM, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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