Effects of Aerobic Exercises on Dual-task Performance and Motor Skills in Children With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Обзор

Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and understanding, encompassing aspects such as thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving. These processes include attention, memory, executive functions, perception, language, and visuospatial skills. In children, cognitive development is critical for academic success, social interactions, and daily living activities. In the context of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in children, cognitive processes may be less efficient or slower than in typically developing peers.This can affect their ability to perform tasks that require simultaneous cognitive and motor functions, known as dual tasks. Aerobic exercises are known to provide numerous cognitive and physical benefits, but their specific impact on children with MCI has not been thoroughly investigated. The aim of study is to analyze the effects of aerobic exercises on dual-task performance and motor skills in children with mild cognitive impairment.The current study will be randomized control trial; data will be collected from Government special education center Johar Town. The study will include patients equally divided into two groups and randomly allocated. Inclusion criteria for the study will be both genders, having age between7 to 12, children with IQ ranging from 50-70, who are cooperative. Children with Hearing or vision impairment, any neurological/musculoskeletal disorder or already involved in an intervention program will also be excluded from the study. Experimental group will perform a structured aerobic exercise program and control group will do its daily routine activities. The intervention group will receive 3 sessions per week for 12weeks. Each session lasted 45 min on average. Outcomes to be analyzed will be dual-task performance and motor skills. Tools used for data collection will be Timed Up and Go, Single Leg Stance, Tandem Stance, and 30-second Sit-to-Stand tests and TGMD-2. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 26.00.

Вмешательства

• Другое Aerobic Exercise
  Warm-Up (5 minutes): Marching in Place: 2 minutes of marching to elevate heart rate. Arm Circles: 1 minute of small and large arm circles. Side Steps with Arm Swings: 2 minutes of stepping side to side with gentle arm swings. Main Exercise Routine (35 minutes): Walking/Jogging Intervals: 10 minutes alternating between 1 minute of walking and 1 minute of jogging. Jumping rope: 10 minutes of rope jumping. As a pre-determined routine to maintain consistency. Aerobic Games: 10 minutes of structured
• Другое Light Physical Activity Plan
  Warm-Up (5 minutes): Gentle Walking: 2 minutes at a slow pace. Light Arm Movements: 1 minute of gently moving arms up and down. Side Steps: 2 minutes of gentle side stepping. 2\. Main Activity Routine (35 minutes): Stretching Exercises: 10 minutes of gentle stretching, focusing on flexibility. Balance Activities: 10 minutes of activities such as: Standing on One Leg: Holding balance for 10-15 seconds on each leg. Heel-to-Toe Walking: Walking in a straight line, placing the heel of one foot dire

Первичные конечные точки

• Timed Up and Go [Срок оценки: Baseline and 12th week]
• Single Leg Stance [Срок оценки: Baseline and 12th week]
• Tandem Stance [Срок оценки: Baseline and 12th week]
• 30-second Sit-to-Stand tests [Срок оценки: Baseline and 12th week]
• TGMD-2 [Срок оценки: Baseline and 12th week]

Критерии участия

Критерии включения

• IQ from 50 to 70
• Who can easily understand instructions
• Both genders are included

Критерии исключения

• Hearing or vision impairment
• Any neurological/musculoskeletal disorder
• Already involved in an intervention program

Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.

Здоровые добровольцы: Нет

Дизайн исследования

Распределение

Рандомизированное

Модель

Параллельные группы

Маскирование

Простое слепое

Основная цель

Лечение

Центры проведения

Пакистан · 1 центр

• Hands on Care, Wapda Town — Lahore

Публикации

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• Buyukcelik NM, Yigit S, Turhan B. An investigation of the effects of dual-task balance exercises on balance, functional status and dual-task performance in children with Down syndrome. Dev Neurorehabil. 2023 Jul;26(5):320-327. doi: 10.1080/17518423.2023.2233031. Epub 2023 Jul 4. PMID 37403442

Идентификаторы

NCT: NCT06867692 · Riphah/G-III/RCR&AHS/B42-176

Первоисточники (государственные реестры)

• ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH, США)

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