Effect Of Resistance Training On Physical Fitness, Cognitive Ability, And Academic Performance In Young Adults

NCT06086808 | Unknown DMC

• 1 other identifier: REC/01612 Tahreem Nisar
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to determine the effect of resistance training on physical fitness, cognitive ability, and academic performance in young adults. This would be a randomized controlled trail in which participants will be randomly allocated in to two groups. One group will perform resistance training and other group will perform balance and general body toning exercises.

Conditions

Young Adults

Keywords

Academic Performance; Cognitive Function; Exercise Training; Physical Fitness; Resistance Training

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (8)

• Isometric Strength (lbs)

  Isometric Strength will be assessed using a Hand-held Dynamometer measuring isometric contraction force in pounds (lbs).

  Baseline and after end of the intervention (3 months)

• Endurance

  Endurance will be assessed using the Yo Yo Intermittent Recovery Level 1 Test ranging from speed level 5 (lightest) to speed level 23 (hardest).

  Baseline and after end of the intervention (3 months)

• Agility

  Agility will be assessed using Illinois Agility Run Test (Time to complete it in seconds).

  Baseline and after end of the intervention (3 months)

• Balance

  Balance will be assessed using Star Excursion Balance Test (distance in each direction).

  Baseline and after end of the intervention (3 months)

• Stroop Test

  Stroop test will be used to assess cognitive function (number of items completed during each task).

  Baseline and after end of the intervention (3 months)

• Trail Making Test

  Trail Making Test will be used to assess cognitive function (time spent to complete the task).

  Baseline and after end of the intervention (3 months)

• Verbal Digit Span Test

  Verbal Digit Span Test will be used to assess cognitive function (number of digits recalled correctly).

  Baseline and after end of the intervention (3 months)

• Academic Performance

  Academic performance will be assessed using previous and subsequent school grades of the participants.

  Baseline and after end of the intervention (3 months)

Study Arms (2)

Group A

EXPERIMENTAL

Resistance Training Group

Other: Resistance Training

Group B

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

General Fitness and Toning Group

Other: General Fitness and Toning

Interventions

Resistance Training OTHER

A resistance training program will be used as a progressive, high-intensity protocol. The training stimulus will be provided using free weights. The exercises will consist of bench presses, biceps curls, triceps extensions, Latissimus Dorsi pull-down exercises, hamstring curls, and calf raises. The intensity of the training stimulus will be at a working range of 6 to 8 repetitions (2 sets). The training stimulus will subsequently be increased using the 7-RM (repetition maximum) method when 2 sets of 6 to 8 repetitions are completed with proper form and without discomfort. Other key strength exercises will include mini-squats, mini-lunges, and lunge walks. The number of sets completed and the load lifted for each exercise will be recorded for each participant in every class.

Group A

General Fitness and Toning OTHER

The general fitness and toning program will consist of stretching exercises, range-of-motion exercises, basic core-strengthening exercises, balance exercises, and relaxation techniques. Key balance exercises will include tandem stand, tandem walking, and single leg stance (eyes opened and closed). No additional loading (e.g., hand weights or resistance bands) will be applied to any of the exercises. This group will serve to control for confounding variables such as physical training received by traveling to the training centers, social interaction, and changes in life style secondary to study participation.

Group B

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 17 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• School going children between the ages of 12 to 17 year

You may not qualify if:

• Participants with any recent musculoskeletal injury that hasn't healed.
• Any deformity or disability that could affect the participant's ability to perform physical activity.
• Any systemic disease/disorder that could affect the physical and cognitive performance of the participants.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Riphah International University (RIU)

Islamabad, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Resistance Training

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Exercise Therapy; Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics; Physical Therapy Modalities; Physical Conditioning, Human; Exercise; Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

• Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT

  Riphah International University, Islamabad.

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT

CONTACT

+923145520548; noman.sadiq@riphah.edu.pk

Tahreem Nisar, MS-SPT*

CONTACT

+923365062152; tahreemnisar83@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Concurrent Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 4, 2023
• First Posted: October 17, 2023
• Study Start: August 15, 2023
• Primary Completion: November 30, 2023
• Study Completion: January 31, 2024
• Last Updated: October 17, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)