Forward and Backward Walking Exercise on Physical and Cognitive Functions

NCT06604416 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: edaserenkarakaya
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

To investigate the acute effects of forward and backward walking exercise on physical functions such as static and dynamic balance and cognitive functions such as attention, concentration, memory, processing speed, visual structuring skills, calculation and orientation.

Conditions

Healthy Volunteers

Keywords

backward walking; aerobic exercise; cognitive functions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Stroop Test TBAG Form

  Stroop Test TBAG Form was used to assess executive functions such as attention, memory, concentration, visual structuring skills, computational working memory, planning, visual scanning ability.

  immediately pre and immediately post-exercise

• Trail Making Test

  The Trail Making Test was used to assess executive functions such as working memory, complex attention, planning and set switching, visual-spatial processing and motor abilities. The Trail Making Test consists of two parts, A and B.

  immediately pre and immediately post-exercise

• Y-Balance Test

  Y-Balance Test was used to evaluate dynamic balance, neuromuscular control and movement asymmetries.

  immediately pre and immediately post-exercise

• One Leg Standing Test

  One-leg Standing Test was used to assess static balance.

  immediately pre and immediately post-exercise

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) Short Form

  pre-assessments

• The Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

  immediately pre and immediately post-exercise

• Borg Fatigue Scale

  immediately pre-exercises, during exercise and immediately post-exercise

• Oxygen Saturation

  immediately pre-exercises, during exercise and immediately post-exercise

• Blood Pressure Assessment

  immediately pre and immediately post-exercise

Study Arms (3)

Backward walking exercise group

Healthy subjects aged 18-25 years were included in the study. Cognitive and physical function assessments were performed face-to-face by a physiotherapist before and after backward walking exercise. In addition, assessments during the exercise were performed by the same physiotherapist. Assessments were made immediately before and immediately after the walking exercise. All assessments were supervised by the physiotherapist.

Other: Backward walking

Forward walking exercise group

Healthy subjects aged 18-25 years were included in the study. Cognitive and physical function assessments were performed face-to-face by a physiotherapist before and after forward walking exercise. In addition, assessments during the exercise were performed by the same physiotherapist. Assessments were made immediately before and immediately after the walking exercise. All assessments were supervised by the physiotherapist.

Other: Forward walking

Control group

Participants did not perform any walking exercise. Cognitive and physical function assessments were performed before and after the assessment tests, with 30 minutes of rest in between.

Interventions

Forward walking OTHER

The exercises consisted of a 5-minute warm-up on a treadmill followed by a 25-minute period of moderate forward walking.

Forward walking exercise group

Backward walking OTHER

The exercises consisted of a 5-minute warm-up on a treadmill followed by a 25-minute period of moderate backward walking.

Backward walking exercise group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy university students aged 18-25 years were included in the study, excluding physically active individuals according to the International Physical Activity Scale Short Form.

You may qualify if:

• To be between the ages of 18-25,
• To be able to communicate verbally and in written Turkish,
• Not complaining of pain in any part of the body during physical activity,
• Performing a normal walking pattern without compensatory movements.

You may not qualify if:

• Participants participating in a routine exercise program
• History of upper or lower extremity pathology or injury in the last 6 months
• Diagnosed neurological disease
• Diagnosed cognitive impairment
• Having a diagnosed orthopedic disease
• Using a walking aid
• Inadequate cardiovascular fitness
• Dyspnea on exertion
• Contraindication to walking
• Receiving medical treatment that causes imbalance.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Atlas University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Atlas University

Istanbul, Kagıthane, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc. Prof

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 17, 2024
• First Posted: September 19, 2024
• Study Start: November 7, 2023
• Primary Completion: December 15, 2023
• Study Completion: February 1, 2024
• Last Updated: September 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Locations

TU (1)