Square Step Exercises in Healthy Young Adults

Launched by FENERBAHCE UNIVERSITY · Mar 19, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of two different types of exercise—Square Stepping Exercises and aerobic exercise—on the brain and physical fitness in young adults aged 18 to 30 who currently do not exercise much. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two exercise groups and will work with a physiotherapist twice a week for 40 minutes over four weeks. Researchers will measure improvements in cognitive skills like attention and memory, as well as physical fitness through tests that check balance and jumping ability.

To be eligible for this study, participants must have a low level of physical activity and no significant issues that would affect their movement, such as neurological or orthopedic problems. They should also not have vision or hearing impairments and should not be involved in any other exercise programs. The study is not yet recruiting, but if you or someone you know fits the criteria, it may be a great opportunity to improve both physical and mental health while contributing to important research.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • International Physical Activity Questionnaire score \<600 Metabolic Equivalents (METs),
• • No neurological or orthopedic problems affecting gait, balance and lower extremities
• • No vision or hearing problems, and no history of musculoskeletal surgery.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participants who have pain due to a musculoskeletal problem
• • Participants who are continuing another routine exercise program