Healthy PopulationNCT06943300
Comparison of Aerobic Training and Circuit Training in Healthy Children
A study testing Aerboic Training and Circuit Training in people with Healthy Population, run by Riphah International University.
Trial summary
Childhood obesity is a growing concern, with potential consequences for long-term health. The number of obese children has increased more than tenfold in the last forty years. Over the course of their lifetimes, more and more young people worldwide will be exposed to obesity, which will hasten the onset of type 2… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 8 to 12 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy Population
- What is being tested?
- Aerboic Training and Circuit Training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 28 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 15 Apr 2025to 14 Jul 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 8 to 12 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- ⦁ School Age Children from age 7-12 years
- Both Genders, Male and Female
- Healthy and fit children
- Interventions should be given inside the premises of school
- Children with normal range BMI: 13.3-24.1
- Children with presidential fitness score at or above the 85th percentile
- Children with Quality of Life score: minimum 50
Who cannot join
- ⦁ Any Children havig any mental condition: Depession or Anxiety
- Visual, vestibular, or balance disorders in the preceding six months
- Children with any orthotic devices
- Children undertaking any previous aerobic or circuit training
- Refusal of any child or parent to participate
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Aerobic Training and Circuit Training on Body Mass Index, Physical Fitness, and Quality of Life in Healthy Children
Childhood obesity is a growing concern, with potential consequences for long-term health. The number of obese children has increased more than tenfold in the last forty years. Over the course of their lifetimes, more and more young people worldwide will be exposed to obesity, which will hasten the onset of type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, and cardiovascular problems. Promoting physical activity in children is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight and improving overall well-being. Less than 30% of kids and teenagers worldwide fulfill the recommended daily minimum of 60 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity. Since that most children and adolescents spend a significant amount of time traveling to and from school or attending school, schools may be the best places for interventions. This project will investigate the effectiveness of two common exercise approaches, aerobic training and circuit training, on body mass index (BMI), physical fitness, and quality of life in healthy children.
A randomized controlled trial will be conducted, recruiting healthy children within a specific age range 8-12. This study will be conducted in the Leader's Lyceum School.Two experimental groups will be made. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an aerobic training group or a circuit training group. Non-probability convenient sampling technique will be used. The study will include the children from age 8 to 12, both genders, healthy children. Both programs will be implemented for a set duration of 12 weeks, with specific parameters regarding intensity, duration, and exercise types. The project will assess changes in BMI, physical fitness components (e.g., cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility), and quality of life through validated measures, including Pediatric Quality of Life Generic Score 4.0 (PedsQL), Physical Fitness Test, Presidential Fitness test and BMI.
- Conditions
- Healthy Population
- Being tested
- Aerboic Training, Circuit Training
- Keywords
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Aerobic Training, Circuit Training, Body Mass Index, Quality of Life
- Medical subject headings
- Obesity, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Aerboic TrainingOther
Group A will perform Aerobic training exercises will be conducted 2 times per 12 weeks in which the warm up phase for 10 minutes. 30 minutes of aerobic exercise like walking, jogging, cycling, calisthenics, rhythmic exercises, continuous slow running, sit ups and cool down phase for stretching Phase 1: stretching of upper limb, trunk, lower limb muscles for 10 minutes. Phase 2: Individualized walking, jogging, cycling, rhythmic exercises, continuous slow running, sit ups Phase 3: Cool down exercise for 10 minutes.
Circuit TrainingOther
The training program will consist of 10 types of resistance and aerobic exercise and will be done 2 times per week for 12 weeks. Specifically, the resistance exercise program comprises of push-up, squat, crunches, lunge and superman exercise. An aerobic exercise program comprises of light jumping, running on the spot, foot stamping, stepping and jumping jack. Phase 1: In Warm up period, dynamic stretching for 10 minutes. Phase 2: Resistance and aerobic exercise (push-up, squat, crunches, lunge and superman exercise, light jumping, running on the spot, foot stamping, stepping and jumping jack) Phase 3: In cool down period, static stretching for 10 minutes.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Group A: Experiment Group A (aerobic Group); Children will receive Aerobic training. Receives: Other: Aerboic Training; Other: Circuit Training |
| Group B | Experimental | Group B: Experiment Group B (circuit group); Children will receive Circuit training. Receives: Other: Aerboic Training; Other: Circuit Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pediatric Quality of Life Generic Score 4.0 (PedsQL)
The PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scales is a standardized tool used to measure health-related quality of life in children aged 2 to 18 years, through self-report and parent proxy-report. It includes 23 items across four domains-physical, emotional, social, and school functioning. Items are rated on a 5-point scale and converted to scores from 0-100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.The PedsQL 4.0 has demonstrated high reliability, with Cronbach's alpha values typically above 0.70 for subscales and >0.90 for the total score. It also shows strong validity, effectively distinguishing between healthy children and those with chronic conditions, and is sensitive to changes over time-making it a reliable and valid tool for assessing pediatric quality of life.
Measured: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week
Physical Fitness Test
A physical fitness test evaluates key components of fitness such as cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. It helps assess overall physical health and performance. When standardized and properly administered, these tests are generally considered valid (accurately measure fitness components) and reliable (produce consistent results over time).
Measured: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week
Presidential Fitness Test
The Presidential Fitness Test was a U.S. school-based program designed to assess children's physical fitness through activities like sit-ups, push-ups, a mile run, and flexibility tests. It aimed to promote health and fitness in youth. It has moderate to good reliability and validity for measuring specific fitness components like strength and endurance. It was generally consistent when properly administered, but less valid as a health-focused tool due to its emphasis on performance over personal progress.
Measured: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week
Body Mass Index
The BMI chart classifies individuals based on their body mass index (BMI) into categories like underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity. While valid for large population assessments, it doesn't directly measure body fat and may misclassify individuals, such as athletes or older adults. It's reliable for general screening, but additional measures are needed for a more accurate assessment of individual health.
Measured: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Apr 2025
- Study start15 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion15 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion14 Jul 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Healthy PopulationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- A randomized controlled trial will be conducted, recruiting healthy children within a specific age range 8-12. This study will be conducted in the Leader's Lyceum School. Two experimental groups will be made. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an aerobic training group or a circuit training group. Non-probability convenient sampling technique will be used. The study will include the children from age 8 to 12, both genders, healthy children. Both programs will be implemented for a set duration of 12 weeks, with specific parameters regarding intensity, duration, and exercise types. The project will assess changes in BMI, physical fitness components (e.g., cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility), and quality of life through validated measures, including Pediatric Quality of Life Generic Score 4.0 (PedsQL), Physical Fitness Test, Presidential Fitness test and BMI.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 28 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Aniqa Asif, MS-PPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06943300
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR/AHS/25/aniqa asif
- Status last verified
- Apr 2025
- First submitted
- 17 Apr 2025
- Last updated
- 24 Apr 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Ahmadi A, Moheb-Mohammadi F, Navabi ZS, Dehghani M, Heydari H, Sajjadi F, Khodarahmi S. The effects of aerobic training, resistance training, combined training, and healthy eating recommendations on lipid profile and body mass index in overweight and obese children and adolescents: A randomized clinical trial. ARYA Atheroscler. 2020 Sep;16(5):226-234. doi: 10.22122/arya.v16i5.1990.
PubMed 33889189
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Apr 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Aerobic Training and Circuit Training on Body Mass Index, Physical Fitness, and Quality of Life in Healthy Children
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06943300
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR/AHS/25/aniqa asif
- Conditions
- Healthy Population
- Keywords
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Aerobic Training, Circuit Training, Body Mass Index, Quality of Life
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 28 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 15 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 14 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 24 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Childhood obesity is a growing concern, with potential consequences for long-term health. The number of obese children has increased more than tenfold in the last forty years. Over the course of their lifetimes, more and more young people worldwide will be exposed to obesity, which will hasten the onset of type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, and cardiovascular problems. Promoting physical activity in children is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight and improving overall well-being. Less than 30% of kids and teenagers worldwide fulfill the recommended daily minimum of 60 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity. Since that most children and adolescents spend a significant amount of time traveling to and from school or attending school, schools may be the best places for interventions. This project will investigate the effectiveness of two common exercise approaches, aerobic training and circuit training, on body mass index (BMI), physical fitness, and quality of life in healthy children.
A randomized controlled trial will be conducted, recruiting healthy children within a specific age range 8-12. This study will be conducted in the Leader's Lyceum School.Two experimental groups will be made. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an aerobic training group or a circuit training group. Non-probability convenient sampling technique will be used. The study will include the children from age 8 to 12, both genders, healthy children. Both programs will be implemented for a set duration of 12 weeks, with specific parameters regarding intensity, duration, and exercise types. The project will assess changes in BMI, physical fitness components (e.g., cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility), and quality of life through validated measures, including Pediatric Quality of Life Generic Score 4.0 (PedsQL), Physical Fitness Test, Presidential Fitness test and BMI.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- A randomized controlled trial will be conducted, recruiting healthy children within a specific age range 8-12. This study will be conducted in the Leader's Lyceum School. Two experimental groups will be made. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an aerobic training group or a circuit training group. Non-probability convenient sampling technique will be used. The study will include the children from age 8 to 12, both genders, healthy children. Both programs will be implemented for a set duration of 12 weeks, with specific parameters regarding intensity, duration, and exercise types. The project will assess changes in BMI, physical fitness components (e.g., cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility), and quality of life through validated measures, including Pediatric Quality of Life Generic Score 4.0 (PedsQL), Physical Fitness Test, Presidential Fitness test and BMI.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Other: Aerboic Training, Other: Circuit TrainingGroup A: Experiment Group A (aerobic Group); Children will receive Aerobic training. |
| Group B | Experimental | Other: Aerboic Training, Other: Circuit TrainingGroup B: Experiment Group B (circuit group); Children will receive Circuit training. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 8 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- ⦁ School Age Children from age 7-12 years
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- ⦁ Any Children havig any mental condition: Depession or Anxiety
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Aerboic TrainingGroup A will perform Aerobic training exercises will be conducted 2 times per 12 weeks in which the warm up phase for 10 minutes. 30 minutes of aerobic exercise like walking, jogging, cycling, calisthenics, rhythmic exercises, continuous slow running, sit ups and cool down phase for stretching Phase 1: stretching of upper limb, trunk, lower limb muscles for 10 minutes. Phase 2: Individualized walking, jogging, cycling, rhythmic exercises, continuous slow running, sit ups Phase 3: Cool down exercise for 10 minutes. | Other | Group A, Group B |
| Circuit TrainingThe training program will consist of 10 types of resistance and aerobic exercise and will be done 2 times per week for 12 weeks. Specifically, the resistance exercise program comprises of push-up, squat, crunches, lunge and superman exercise. An aerobic exercise program comprises of light jumping, running on the spot, foot stamping, stepping and jumping jack. Phase 1: In Warm up period, dynamic stretching for 10 minutes. Phase 2: Resistance and aerobic exercise (push-up, squat, crunches, lunge and superman exercise, light jumping, running on the spot, foot stamping, stepping and jumping jack) Phase 3: In cool down period, static stretching for 10 minutes. | Other | Group A, Group B |
Primary outcome
Pediatric Quality of Life Generic Score 4.0 (PedsQL)
Time frame: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week
The PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scales is a standardized tool used to measure health-related quality of life in children aged 2 to 18 years, through self-report and parent proxy-report. It includes 23 items across four domains-physical, emotional, social, and school functioning. Items are rated on a 5-point scale and converted to scores from 0-100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.The PedsQL 4.0 has demonstrated high reliability, with Cronbach's alpha values typically above 0.70 for subscales and >0.90 for the total score. It also shows strong validity, effectively distinguishing between healthy children and those with chronic conditions, and is sensitive to changes over time-making it a reliable and valid tool for assessing pediatric quality of life.
Physical Fitness Test
Time frame: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week
A physical fitness test evaluates key components of fitness such as cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. It helps assess overall physical health and performance. When standardized and properly administered, these tests are generally considered valid (accurately measure fitness components) and reliable (produce consistent results over time).
Presidential Fitness Test
Time frame: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week
The Presidential Fitness Test was a U.S. school-based program designed to assess children's physical fitness through activities like sit-ups, push-ups, a mile run, and flexibility tests. It aimed to promote health and fitness in youth. It has moderate to good reliability and validity for measuring specific fitness components like strength and endurance. It was generally consistent when properly administered, but less valid as a health-focused tool due to its emphasis on performance over personal progress.
Body Mass Index
Time frame: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week
The BMI chart classifies individuals based on their body mass index (BMI) into categories like underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity. While valid for large population assessments, it doesn't directly measure body fat and may misclassify individuals, such as athletes or older adults. It's reliable for general screening, but additional measures are needed for a more accurate assessment of individual health.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Apr 2025.
- Background: PubMed 33889189Ahmadi A, Moheb-Mohammadi F, Navabi ZS, Dehghani M, Heydari H, Sajjadi F, Khodarahmi S. The effects of aerobic training, resistance training, combined training, and healthy eating recommendations on lipid profile and body mass index in overweight and obese children and adolescents: A randomized clinical trial. ARYA Atheroscler. 2020 Sep;16(5):226-234. doi: 10.22122/arya.v16i5.1990.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Aniqa Asif, MS-PPT principal investigator
Riphah International University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Aerboic Training and Circuit Training in people with Healthy Population, run by Riphah International University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Apr 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact IMRAN AMJAD, PhD (9233224390125, imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pediatric Quality of Life Generic Score 4.0 (PedsQL) (time frame: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06943300, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Apr 2025.