Tele-exercise to improve cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescents
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Telemedicine-based Exercise Programme in Improving Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Asian Paediatric Population: a Randomised Controlled Trial
This will test whether a 10-week telemedicine exercise program can improve aerobic fitness and insulin resistance in Asian children aged 12–17 with low cardiorespiratory fitness.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 122 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | KK Women's and Children's Hospital Government |
| Locations | 2 sites (Singapore and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06770660 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional program compares a 10-week telemedicine-delivered exercise program with an active lifestyle program (daily step-count monitoring) in Asian adolescents with low cardiorespiratory fitness. Participants aged 12–17 will be assigned to weekly tele-exercise sessions or to follow active lifestyle recommendations and will report daily steps, with clinic visits for baseline and follow-up testing. Primary outcomes are change in 20-metre shuttle run laps (cardiorespiratory fitness) and insulin sensitivity measured by HOMA-IR. The remote delivery aims to reduce barriers such as travel and caregiver availability and to test whether a shorter 10-week program can meaningfully change fitness and glucose metabolism.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adolescents aged 12–17 with low cardiorespiratory fitness who are able to participate in school physical education lessons are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with medical or musculoskeletal conditions that prevent participation in school PE, those outside the 12–17 age range, or those who already have normal fitness are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could provide an effective remote option to improve aerobic fitness and insulin sensitivity for adolescents who cannot attend hospital-based exercise programs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous home-based and telehealth exercise programs in youths have shown some improvements in fitness and metabolic markers, but randomized data specifically in Asian adolescents with low cardiorespiratory fitness are limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 12 to 17 years (secondary school students) * able to participate in school physical education lessons Exclusion Criteria: * less than 12 years or older than 17 years (non-secondary school students) * has medical or musculoskeletal condition(s) preventing participation in school physical education lessons or exercise
Where this trial is running
Singapore and 1 other locations
- KK Women's and Children's Hospital — Singapore, Singapore (Not_yet_recruiting)
- KK Women's and Children's Hospital — Singapore, Singapore (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Benny Loo — KK Women's and Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Nabil Abdul Rahim
- Email: nabil.syahir.ar@kkh.com.sg
- Phone: +65 63947254
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.