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The Effect of Different Physical Activity Strategy on Cognitive Efficiency and Mental Fatigue Resistance
Sponsor: Lithuanian Sports University
Summary
The main aim of this biomedical study is to determine the effect of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, before and after an 8-hour workday and a combined work model, on the performance and efficiency of cognitive functions during mental work. There are lack of previous studies analysing the effects of different physical activity strategies on cognitive efficiency and investigating mental fatigue resistance. Limited research in this area shows that the mechanism of the effect of physical activity on mental fatigue resistance is still unclear. This research will aim to investigate different physical activity strategies, such as combined work model and moderate intensity physical activity before and after office workday, and their impact on a mental and emotional fatigue, cognitive efficiency, sympathetic and parasympathetic systems and metabolic indicators during mentally demanding 8 h workday.
Official title: The Effect of Different Physical Activity Strategy on Cognitive Efficiency and Mental Fatigue Resistance During a Simulated Mental Working Day
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-08-01
Completion Date
2031-03-01
Last Updated
2025-08-19
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
8 hours simulated mental workday
During a simulated 8-hour mental work day, subjects will complete a set of cognitive tests (ANAM4, version 4; Vista Life Science, Norman, OK, USA) 8 times (1 session approximately 45 minutes), with a break of approximately 10 minutes after each session.
Moderate intensity aerobic activity
In one of the conditions, subjects will perform moderate intensity aerobic activity (cycle veloergometer) for 30 min before 8 hours simulated mental workday and after.
Combined work model
In one of the conditions, subjects will perform cognitive test during 8 hours simulated mental workday applying combined work model (they will work standing and sitting on a balance ball).
Locations (1)
Institute of Sport Science and Innovations
Kaunas, Lithuania