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NCT Number: NCT07249671

Effects of Rope Skipping in Cardiopulmonary Fitness in Children

The study will be conducted in a school setting, involving a randomized control trial (RCT) of 178 children aged 6 to 12. The participants will be divided into two groups: a control group engaging in regular physical education (PE) classes and an experimental group practicing rope skipping for 50 minutes, three times a week, over a period of 8 weeks. Cardiopulmonary fitness will be assessed before and after the intervention using the borg rating scale and talk test of perceived exertion.. Data will be analyzed to determine changes in endurance, heart rate recovery, and lung function between the groups. The expected outcome is a significant improvement in cardiopulmonary parameters among the rope-skipping group, highlighting the exercise's effectiveness in promoting heart and lung health in children.

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Key information

Conditions

Cardiopulmonary

Age range

6 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Allied school

Chak Four Hundred Fifty-four, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan

Location status: Recruiting

About this study

Physical inactivity among school-going children is a growing concern globally, leading to increased risks of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and poor overall health. Cardiopulmonary fitness, an important indicator of a healthy heart and lungs, can significantly reduce these risks. Rope skipping, a simple yet effective exercise, is gaining attention as a potential intervention to enhance cardiopulmonary fitness in children. Its low cost, accessibility, and high intensity make it a feasible activity in school environments. This project investigates the impact of regular rope skipping on the cardiopulmonary fitness of school-going children, aiming to assess improvements in heart rate, endurance, and respiratory capacity. By evaluating these parameters, the study seeks to contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting physical activity as a crucial part of children's health routines.

The study will be conducted in a school setting, involving a randomized control trial (RCT) of 178 children aged 6 to 12. The participants will be divided into two groups: a control group engaging in regular physical education (PE) classes and an experimental group practicing rope skipping for 50 minutes, three times a week, over a period of 8 weeks. Cardiopulmonary fitness will be assessed before and after the intervention using the borg rating scale and talk test of perceived exertion.. Data will be analyzed to determine changes in endurance, heart rate recovery, and lung function between the groups. The expected outcome is a significant improvement in cardiopulmonary parameters among the rope-skipping group, highlighting the exercise's effectiveness in promoting heart and lung health in children.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • School going children age 6 to 12 years
  • Children with no pre existing regular rope skipping training
  • No student athletes
  • Children with no physical and psychological disabilities

Exclusion criteria

  • Children with pre existing injuries
  • Children with chronic medical conditions
  • Children with cardiovascular issues
  • Children with disability

Treatment and study plan

Rope skipping

Other

Rope skipping exercise performed 50 minutes/ times ( including warm up and cool down session) 3 times / week for 8 weeks

unsupervised free play

Other

The control group was engaged in self directed unsupervised free play.

Primary outcomes

  1. Borg rating scale

    Time frame: duration 8 weeks

    The original Borg scale ranges from 6 to 20, where 6 represents "no exertion at all" and 20 represents "maximal exertion.

  2. Talk test of Perceived Exertion

    Time frame: duration 8 weeks

    The Talk Test is a simple way to measure exercise intensity based on how easily a person can talk during activity

  3. 20 Meter Shuttle Run Test.

    Time frame: duration 8 weeks

    The 20 meter shuttle run test also know as beep test is a field test that measures aerobic fitness and predicts the maximal rate of oxygen consumption (VO2max)

Study contacts

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

IMRAN AMJAD, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

9233224390125

Muhammad Asif Javed, MS-PT

CONTACT

[email protected]

923224209422

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Rope Skipping in Cardiopulmonary Fitness in School Going Children

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Nov 25, 2025
Registry last updated
Nov 25, 2025

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