Impact of resistance training on fitness, cognition, and academic success in young adults
Effect Of Resistance Training On Physical Fitness, Cognitive Ability, And Academic Performance In Young Adults
This study is testing if resistance training can improve fitness, thinking skills, and school performance in young people aged 12 to 17.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory) |
| Trial ID | NCT06086808 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how resistance training affects physical fitness, cognitive ability, and academic performance in young adults aged 12 to 17. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a resistance training group or a general fitness and toning group for three months. The study aims to fill a gap in understanding the interconnectedness of these outcomes during a critical developmental period. Measurements will be taken at the beginning and end of the intervention to assess changes in fitness, cognition, and academic performance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are school-going children aged 12 to 17 who are physically able to participate in exercise.
Not a fit: Patients with recent musculoskeletal injuries, disabilities affecting physical activity, or systemic diseases that impair performance may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance academic performance and cognitive function in young adults through targeted physical training.
How similar studies have performed: While individual studies have explored aspects of this topic, this comprehensive approach to linking resistance training with cognitive and academic outcomes in young adults is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * School going children between the ages of 12 to 17 year Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with any recent musculoskeletal injury that hasn't healed. * Any deformity or disability that could affect the participant's ability to perform physical activity. * Any systemic disease/disorder that could affect the physical and cognitive performance of the participants.
Where this trial is running
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
- Riphah International University (RIU) — Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT — Riphah International University, Islamabad.
- Study coordinator: Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT
- Email: noman.sadiq@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: +923145520548
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.