Effect of an acute bout of exercise on cognition
- Conditions
- apparently healthy with no known past or present history of non-communicable disorders
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2018/12/016520
- Lead Sponsor
- Monica Jasti
- Brief Summary
The influence of regular aerobic exercise on an individual’s physical and mental health has been looked into, but, only a few studies have quantified the intensity or evaluated the effects of an acute bout of exercise. Older age groups have received more focus, to the best of our knowledge. Thus, we plan to study the change in cognition and EEG waves after an acute bout of exercise of different intensities, among young adults.
Varied intensities of exercise can have varied psychophysiological aspects of a person similar to the cardiorespiratory and muscular effects. Clear knowledge of influence of exercise on psychophysiological aspects can help in employing customized physical activity to the general population. This can help improve the quality of life greatly by attenuating cognitive decline that begins to occur at a very early age.
A lack of numerous studies explaining the effects of different intensities of exercise on cognition was noted after an elaborate review of literature. This study was designed to know the effects of an acute bout of varied intensities of aerobic exercise on the cognitive ability and electrical activity of the brain among young and healthy individuals.
Hundred participants were recruited and randomly allocated into groups. Pre and post exercise cognitive assessment and EEG recording were obtained and analysed to understand the variation.
It was noted that maximum benefits on cognition as well as EEG recordings were seen among the participants performing high intensity aerobic exercise. Distinct cognitive benefits were also noted with lower moderate intensity aerobic exercise. The younger age group usually has a health and physical status that can support regular performance of high intensity exercise. A habit of regular high intensity physical activity can help the younger age group delay the onset of cognitive decline. A lower moderate intensity exercise can be adviced to the people of older age groups in order to maintain compliance. It helps them in attenuating the cognitive decline among these individuals and provide them with an improved quality of life for the rest of years.
The knowledge of the influence of an acute bout of exercise can be utilized for a clear understanding of its influence pf physical activity on a chronic basis. Future efforts can be put towards the same.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 96
Apparently healthy individuals.
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- History of non-communicable disorders.
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- History of mental disorders 3) Alcoholics and smokers 4) On any treatment protocols that affect EEG or cognition 5) Any other health condition that could alter the EEG 6) Unable to perform the exercise due to any structural or functional deformity or derangement.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method estimating the effects of different intensities of aerobic exercise on the EEG waves and cognitive ability of young adults. 1 year.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method estimating gender differentiation in the influence of an acute bout of exercise on cognitive ability and brain activity(EEG). 1 year.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
M.S. Ramaiah Group of Institutios
🇮🇳Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India
M.S. Ramaiah Group of Institutios🇮🇳Bangalore, KARNATAKA, IndiaDr Monica JastiPrincipal investigator9591649285SearchofMJ@gmail.com