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

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Cognitive Impairment

• Registration Number: NCT06867692
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-02-20
• Study First Submitted: 2025-02-20
• Status Verified: 2025-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-03-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-04
• Study First Posted: 2025-03-10
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-10
• Primary Completion: 2025-07-15
• Study Completion: 2025-07-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 26

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Timed Up and Go	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.
Single Leg Stance	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.
Tandem Stance	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.
TGMD-2	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.
30-second Sit-to-Stand tests	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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hands on Care, Wapda Town; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan