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Aerobic Exercise and High-Intensity Interval Training

NCT05029388 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 78

Last updated 2024-08-21

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Summary

The increasing rate of mental health issues among adolescents has recently been a considerable concern in Hong Kong. In particular, adolescents with low socioeconomic status (SES) are likely to experience poor mental health including low self-esteem and high levels of anxiety, anger, and depression. Previous research has found that physical activities have a positive impact on improving mental health outcomes among adolescents. However, approximately 96% of adolescents in Hong Kong fail to engage in regular exercises, which potentially increase risk of poor mental health. This study aims to (1) examine whether changes in the three indicators (reduced ill-being, enhanced well-being and cognitive functions) of mental health among adolescents with low socioeconomic status are evident before and after exercises. In addition, this study (2) compares the effectiveness of aerobic exercise and high-intensity interval training in these indicators among adolescents with low SES. A range of neuropsychological tests and psychometric scales will be used to measure the executive functions and indicators of psychological well-being and ill-being, which include enjoyment, self-efficacy, mood, depression, anxiety, and stress. It is hoped that the findings will help inform policymakers and practitioners for promoting the importance of physical exercises to enhance mental health.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Aerobic Exercise

The participants will complete three training sessions per week over 10 weeks. The aerobic training program will last for one hour. The session will include a 10-minute warm-up period, followed by a 45-minute aerobic workout, wherein the participants can choose to use either a treadmill, a cycle ergometer, or a rowing ergometer. After the workout, a five-minute period of stretching will be provided for cooling down. The intensity during the workout will be set at 40%-55% of the individual's maximum heart rate.

OTHER

High Intensity Interval Training

The intervention will be conducted over a period of 10 weeks, while the participants will complete three training sessions per week. The HIIT training program will last for 30 minutes. The session will include a 10-minute warm-up period, followed by a 15-minute HIIT workout, and a 5-minute period of stretching to cool down. The exercises will include repeated, high-intensity intermittent bursts of vigorous activity at maximal effort. The HIIT will mainly include bodyweight exercises (e.g., push-ups, squats, lunges) that disregards equipment usage. The intensity during the workout will be set to 85%-95% of the individual's maximum heart rate. A half-day training workshop will be provided to the personal trainer to ensure that he/she knows the exercises and can demonstrate them to the participants.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Education University of Hong Kong

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
12 Years
Max Age
15 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-10-03
Primary Completion
2024-01-31
Completion
2024-01-31

Countries

  • Hong Kong

Study Locations

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