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The Effect of Duration and Frequency of Walking Exercise on Cognitive Functions

NCT07119684 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 35

Last updated 2025-08-13

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Physical activity is very important for staying healthy and improving how well our brain works. Walking is a simple and easy way to exercise that can help people of all ages feel better physically and mentally. It's affordable, easy to do, and doesn't require special equipment. Walking can improve memory, thinking speed, and problem-solving skills, which are important for everyday life.

This study looks at whether doing shorter walks more often (like three 10-minute walks a day) is as good for the brain as doing one longer walk (one 30-minute walk a day). This is important because many people find it hard to fit long exercise sessions into their day due to busy schedules, health issues, or personal preferences.

By understanding which way of walking helps the brain the most, doctors and patients can choose exercise plans that are easier to stick to and still improve thinking skills. This study will compare these two walking routines over 6 weeks to see how they affect brain health.

This clinical trial investigates the cognitive effects of two different walking exercise protocols over a 6-week period. Participants will either complete three daily 10-minute walking sessions or a single continuous 30-minute walking session. The study aims to determine whether shorter, more frequent exercise sessions provide cognitive benefits comparable to a longer, single session. Outcomes will focus on improvements in memory, processing speed, and executive function. Findings will inform recommendations for accessible and flexible exercise programs to enhance cognitive health.

Conditions

  • Cognitive Function and Well-Being
  • Healthy Participants
  • Walking

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Short-Duration Walking Exercise

articipants performed three 10-minute walking sessions per day, 5 days per week for 6 weeks, at 60% of their maximum heart rate on a treadmill.

BEHAVIORAL

Long-Duration Walking Exercise

Participants performed one continuous 30-minute walking session per day, 5 days per week for 6 weeks, at 60% of their maximum heart rate on a treadmill.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Gazi University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-01
Primary Completion
2024-02-16
Completion
2024-02-16

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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