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Effects of Circuit Training on Cardiopulmonary Fitness in Multi Drug Abusers
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
The aim of this research is to evaluate the effects of circuit training on cardiopulmonary fitness among the different categories of drug abusers. Randomized clinical trial is conducted in registered Drug Rehabilitation Center with Social Welfare Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Da Haq Awaz (Anti-Drugs Organization), Peshawar. The sample size is 60 participants (n=60). These participants were divided into two groups: Group A (n = 30) and Group B (n = 30). Study duration is of 6 months. Sampling technique applied was Non probability Purposive Sampling technique. Only male participants were included which age was 18-60 years with multi-drugs abusing. Tools used in the study are 6 Minute Walk Test, Step Test-VO2max, Spirometer Testing and Mini-Mental State Examination. Data was analyzed through SPSS 23.
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-09-30
Completion Date
2026-01-30
Last Updated
2026-04-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Circuit Training Program
FREQUENCY: 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks (total 12 sessions) INTENSITY: Moderate to high intensity. Exercises involved (e.g., pushups, high knees, stair climbing) TIME: 45-60 minutes per session Each session includes 6 stations, with repetitions (e.g., 10 sit-ups, 10 squats/burpees, 3 min stair climbing) TYPE: High knees (x5), 3-minute stair climbing, 5 push-ups, Sit-ups/crunches (x10),Single-leg stands (right and left), Squad thrusts/burpees (x10)
Conventional Training Program
FREQUENCY: 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks (total 12 sessions) INTENSITY: Low to moderate intensity Mostly educational and traditional walking-based TIME: 40-50 minutes per session Includes lifestyle modification sessions + physical activity (walking) TYPE: Conventional Training Program: Educational sessions, Health and lifestyle modification, Light aerobic activity (e.g., Traditional walking)
Locations (1)
Da Haq Awaz, Anti-drug Organization
Peshawar, Pakistan