Rope skipping to improve heart and lung fitness in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• Allied school
  Chak Eighty-seven -Twelve Left, 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.