Impact of High-Volume Upper Limb Training on Physical and Cognitive Outcomes

NCT06754579 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 3
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 32
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Engaging in regular and appropriately structured physical activities is a critical component of an individual's lifestyle and represents a lifelong habit essential for promoting overall well-being. Research increasingly emphasizes the significance of such activities, particularly in the prevention and management of various health conditions (Martin, Richardson, Weiller, \& Jackson, 2004).A sedentary lifestyle is considered one of the most serious health issues faced by individuals in the modern world.Previous research has established high-intensity interval training (HIIT) as an effective method for enhancing cardiovascular health, sparking interest in the relationship between exercise intensity and cognitive function. Most studies to date have focused on treadmill and lower extremity ergometer exercises; however, evidence regarding the efficacy of high-volume upper extremity exercises in improving physical and cognitive performance among sedentary adults remains limited and inconsistent. Upper extremity motor function has been proposed as a potential biomarker for cognitive impairment and may contribute to distinguishing healthy aging trajectories. This study aims to compare the effects of high-volume and low-volume upper extremity exercise in sedentary adults, testing the hypothesis that one exercise regimen may be superior in enhancing both physical and cognitive performance, as well as cognitive function.

Conditions

Sedentary Behavior

Keywords

upper limb; reaction time; pyhsical performance; cognitive performance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IFQQ-SF)

  International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IFQQ-SF): UFQ-SF was developed by Craig and colleagues to determine the physical activity levels of individuals between the ages of 15-65. The short form is recommended more because the long form is boring and repetitive, so the "last 7 days" short form was used in our study. The short form (7 questions) provides information on time spent in sitting, walking, moderate-intensity and vigorous activities. The total score is expressed as one MET-min/week and is obtained by multiplying the number of days and minutes of walking, moderate-intensity and vigorous activity and the MET score.

  eight weeks

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Maximal Arm Exercise Capacity

  Eight weeks

• Stroop Test

  Eight weeks

• Reaction Time

  Eight weeks

• Hole Type Steadiness Tester

  Eight weeks

• Postural Sway Assessment

  Eight weeks

Study Arms (2)

High-Volume Upper Extremity Exercises Training

EXPERIMENTAL

The High volume upper extremity protocol consists of a 5-min warm-up at 60%-70% of max HR using an arm ergometer, followed by four 4-min work sessions reaching 90%-95% of max W, followed by a 3-min active recovery period at 60% max W. The exercise session is terminated by a 5-min cool-down at 60%-70% max W. The total exercise duration will be 35 minutes.

Other: High-Volume Upper Extremity Exercises Training

Low Volume Upper Extremity Exercises Training

EXPERIMENTAL

Low volume upper extremity exercise training will be applied using an arm ergometer consisting of a 5-minute warm-up at 40% of max W, followed by 25 minutes of active training at 60-70% of max W and a 5-minute cool-down at 40% of max.

Other: Low Volume Upper Extremity Exercises Training

Interventions

High-Volume Upper Extremity Exercises Training OTHER

The group will be trained 3 days a week for a total of 8 weeks.

High-Volume Upper Extremity Exercises Training

Low Volume Upper Extremity Exercises Training OTHER

The group will be trained 3 days a week for a total of 8 weeks.

Low Volume Upper Extremity Exercises Training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Individuals aged between 18-50 years.
• Defined as engaging in less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week

You may not qualify if:

• diagnosis of neurological, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, or other systemic diseases that may affect physical activity or exercise capacity.
• diagnosed cognitive impairments or psychiatric disorders that could interfere with test participation.
• acute injuries or surgeries within the past six months that could restrict movement or participation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Tarsus University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Fatma Kübra Çekok

Tarsus, Mersi̇n, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sedentary Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: Study participants are unaware of their assigned group
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Asst.prof

Model Details: The study was planned as a randomized controlled study

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 23, 2024
• First Posted: January 1, 2025
• Study Start: January 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 30, 2026
• Last Updated: January 21, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Locations

TU (1)