Comparing calisthenics and plyometric exercises on cognitive skills in children
Effects of Plyometrics and Calisthenics on Executive Function in School Going Children
This study is testing whether calisthenics or plyometric exercises can help improve thinking skills like attention and memory in boys aged 8-12.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 99 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rawalpindi, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06770192 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of calisthenics and plyometric exercises on executive functions in male school-going children aged 8-12 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: calisthenics, plyometric, or control (no intervention). The exercise programs will be conducted three times a week for eight weeks, with assessments of executive function conducted before and after the intervention. The study aims to determine which type of exercise has a more significant impact on cognitive abilities such as attention, working memory, and impulse control.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are male school-going children aged 8-12 years with a normal BMI and no recent musculoskeletal injuries.
Not a fit: Children with mental or physical disabilities, acute illnesses, or those actively engaged in other sports may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance cognitive development in children, leading to improved academic performance and daily functioning.
How similar studies have performed: While there is some existing research on the effects of physical activity on cognitive function, this specific comparison of calisthenics and plyometrics in children is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study. * Male School Going Children (8-12 Years of Age) * Normal BMI of School Going Children * No Recent Musculoskeletal Injury. * Not Actively Engaged in Other Sports Exclusion Criteria: * Children with any mental or physical disability. * Children with acute illness or fracture * Active Inflammation or infections * Any physical deformity
Where this trial is running
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province
- Different Schools — Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Waqar Ahmed Awan Principal Investigator, phD — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Waqar Ahmed Awan Phd
- Email: waqar.ahmed@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: +923335348846
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.