Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of HIIT in Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Conditions:
Aging
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study investigated the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on functional fitness in older adults. As people age, they often experience a natural decline in physical abilities such ...
Detailed Description
This randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocol on functional fitness in community-dwelling older adults. With the global ris...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Community-dwelling individuals aged 60 years or older
- Able to walk independently without assistive devices
- Sufficient cognitive ability to follow instructions and participate in assessments
- Medically stable and cleared for physical activity by a healthcare provider
- No current participation in structured exercise programs
- Willingness to participate in the intervention and attend scheduled assessments
- Provided written informed consent
Exclusion
- Individuals younger than 60 years
- Severe musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological conditions that contraindicate physical exercise
- Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes
- Recent surgery or hospitalization in the past 6 months
- Severe visual or auditory impairments that limit test performance
- Use of mobility aids (e.g., walker or cane for ambulation)
- Participation in another clinical trial simultaneously
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 20 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
39 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07170579
Start Date
April 1 2024
End Date
August 20 2025
Last Update
September 12 2025
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Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Bragança, Portugal, 5300-253