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Effects of Exercise Snacks on Physical Health and Cognitive Function in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
Sponsor: University of Macau
Summary
Intellectual disability (ID) is a neurodevelopmental disorder accompanied by sedentary lifestyles, which worsens cognitive function and physical health. Short-duration high-frequency exercise snacks (ES) may be a feasible intervention for adults with ID. This randomized controlled crossover study aims to explore the acute effects of exercise snacks, conventional HIIT and daily routine control on cognitive function, stereotyped behaviors and prefrontal cortex activation in adults with mild to moderate ID. All participants will receive three intervention conditions with a 1-week washout period between each trial. Neurophysiological indicators including EEG and heart rate variability will be measured to reveal the underlying mechanisms.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2026-11-16
Completion Date
2027-02-08
Last Updated
2026-08-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
High-Intensity Interval Training
Acute high-intensity interval training protocol: 10 × 6 s high-knee exercise with 9 s rest between sets, completed in a single afternoon session.
Exercise Snacks
Twice-daily short-bout exercise snacks. Each session includes 5 sets of 6-second high-knee exercise with 9 seconds rest between sets.
Locations (1)
Hangzhou First Social Welfare Institute
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China