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NCT Number: NCT06867692

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Cognitive Impairment Cognition Disorders Cognitive Dysfunction Mental Disorders Neurocognitive Disorders

Age range

7 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hands on Care, Wapda Town

Lahore, Punjab Province, 53400, Pakistan

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Fareeha Kausar, PP-DPT

CONTACT

[email protected]

03216758180

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

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

Treatment and study plan

Aerobic Exercise

Other

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 games like:

  • Simon Says: Incorporating aerobic movements like jumping jacks, running in place, etc.
  • Obstacle Course: Pre-planned course involving stepping over objects, crawling, and balancing. Ball Activities: 5 minutes of activities such as throwing and catching, or dribbling a ball around cones.
  • Cool Down (5 minutes) Stretching: Gentle stretching of major muscle groups, holding each stretch for 20-30 seconds.

Light Physical Activity Plan

Other

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.

  • 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 directly in front of the toes of the other foot. 3. Light Coordination Games: 10 minutes of low-intensity activities like: Passing a Ball: Gently passing a ball back and forth with a partner. Basic Catch and Throw: Simple throw and catch exercises with a soft ball. Guided Relaxation: 5 minutes of guided relaxation techniques, including deep breathing and visualization. 4. Cool Down (5 minutes) Gentle Stretching: Stretching major muscle groups, holding each stretch for 20-30 second

Primary outcomes

  1. Timed Up and Go

    Time frame: Baseline and 12th week

    In this test, the child wears their usual footwear and is instructed to stand up from a chair, walk a designated distance of 3 meters at a comfortable and safe pace, turn around, walk back to the chair, and sit down. The time taken to complete the task 10 is recorded in seconds using a stopwatch.

  2. Single Leg Stance

    Time frame: Baseline and 12th week

    During the test, the child is instructed to lift one leg and stand unassisted, maintaining this position for as long as possible. The duration until the foot touches the ground is timed in seconds using a stopwatch.

  3. Tandem Stance

    Time frame: Baseline and 12th week

    In the Tandem Stance test, the child is asked to stand with one foot directly in front of the other in a heel-to-toe position, thereby narrowing the base of support to assess static balance. The test ends when the child can no longer maintain this position, and the duration is timed in seconds using a stopwatch. If the child can hold the tandem stance for 30 seconds, the test is not repeated.

  4. 30-second Sit-to-Stand tests

    Time frame: Baseline and 12th week

    In this test, the child is instructed to stand up from a chair (seat height 43 cm) with a straight back and no armrests, keeping their arms crossed over their chest, then sit back down and repeat this for 30 seconds. The number of times the child stands up in 30 seconds is recorded.

  5. TGMD-2

    Time frame: Baseline and 12th week

    The TGMD-2 (Test of Gross Motor Development, Second Edition) is a widely used assessment tool designed to evaluate the gross motor skills of children. It assesses both locomotor (movement from one place to another) and object control (handling and manipulation of objects) skills.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Fareeha Kausar, PP-DPT

CONTACT

[email protected]

03216758180

Imran Amjad, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

03324390125

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Mar 10, 2025
Registry last updated
Mar 10, 2025

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