Rope skipping to improve heart and lung fitness in children
Effects of Rope Skipping in Cardiopulmonary Fitness in School Going Children
This trial will test whether regular rope skipping improves heart and lung fitness in 6- to 12-year-old schoolchildren.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 178 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chak Four Hundred Fifty-four, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07249671 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
In a school-based randomized controlled design, 178 children aged 6–12 will be assigned to either usual physical education or a rope-skipping program lasting 50 minutes, three times per week for 8 weeks. Cardiopulmonary outcomes will be measured before and after the intervention using the Borg rating of perceived exertion, the talk test, endurance measures, heart rate recovery, and basic lung function metrics. Data will compare changes between the rope-skipping and control groups to see if rope skipping produces greater improvements. The intervention emphasizes a low-cost, scalable exercise that can be implemented during school physical activity time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are schoolchildren aged 6–12 who are not student athletes, have no chronic medical conditions or disabilities, and have no prior regular rope-skipping training.
Not a fit: Children with existing cardiovascular disease, chronic medical conditions, disabilities, or recent injuries are unlikely to benefit and may be excluded for safety reasons.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, regular rope skipping could provide a low-cost way to improve children's endurance, heart-rate recovery, and lung function.
How similar studies have performed: Previous school-based jump-rope and high-intensity play programs have shown improvements in children's aerobic fitness, so there is supportive but not definitive prior evidence for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
Where this trial is running
Chak Four Hundred Fifty-four, Punjab Province
- Allied school — Chak Four Hundred Fifty-four, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Moiza Khan, MS-PT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: IMRAN AMJAD, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 9233224390125
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.