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Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Depressive Symptoms in Hong Kong Older Adults

NCT06014294 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 144

Last updated 2023-09-01

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Summary

Depression in later life is a common health problem in aging societies. It is associated with poor quality of life, and increased risks of morbidity and mortality. People with severe depression may develop serious psychotic symptoms (e.g., delusions) and have higher mortality and disability than those with mild and moderate depression.

Traditional moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) (e.g., Baduanjin Qigong) has proved to be effective in preventing and alleviating depressive symptoms among older adults. However, older adults with mental illnesses have poorer engagement and compliance with MICT programs. In recent years, as a novel type of exercise, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which includes repeated bouts of high-intensity effort followed by varied recovery times, appears to be a promising approach for overcoming limitations in traditional MICT programs.

Considering there is little evidence of HIIT benefits related to older adults with depression, the current study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 16-week HIIT intervention on depressive symptoms and other health-related outcomes among Hong Kong Chinese older adults.

Conditions

  • Depressive Symptoms

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

HIIT

Participants will receive a 16-week HIIT program, with 2 sessions per week. Each session will comprise three sections, including warm-up, main exercise and cool down. The time will be between 34 to 40 minutes with progression of training. Each HIIT section will include ten combined exercises with self-weight. For Weeks 1-2, the HIIT section will include 10 intervals of 30 seconds HIIT workout at corresponding intensity, separated by 9 intervals of 60 seconds of active recovery.

BEHAVIORAL

Baduanjin

As a typical MICT, Baduanjin Qigong will be performed. The instructor will provide group teaching with individual instructions on specific movements. The same training principles of individuality and progression used in the HIIT group will also be applied to Baduanjin Qigong group.

BEHAVIORAL

Workshop

Participants in the non-exercise control group will receive a series of workshops related to daily recreation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hong Kong Baptist University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Yanping Duan · Hong Kong Baptist Univeristy; Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Max Age
74 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-03-01
Primary Completion
2024-06-01
Completion
2024-12-31

Countries

  • Hong Kong

Study Locations

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