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A Comparative Study of 8 Weeks of Moderate Intensity Swimming and Walking on Cardiovascular Function and Executive Function in Middle-aged and Older Adults Aged 50-69 Years

A Comparative Study of 8 Weeks of Moderate Intensity Swimming and Walking on Cardiovascular Function and Executive Function in Middle-aged and Older Adults Aged 50-69 Years

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500101429
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-04-24
Start date
2025-04-07
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-28

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cardiovascular dysfunction and decline in executive function with aging

Interventions

1 hour 3 times per week for 8 weeks
Moderate Intensity Swimming Group:Intensity: 60%-70% maximal heart rate (monitored by smart bracelet)
training in phases (adaptive movements ? endurance strengthening ? task-oriented swimming).
Moderate Intensity Walking Group:Intensity: step frequency 110-130 steps/minute, heart rate 60%-70% of maximal heart rate
1 hour 3 times a week for 8 weeks
gradually increase step frequency and duration (40 min ? 55 min).
Empty control group:Maintaining old habits

Sponsors

Guangzhou Sport University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 69 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age: 50-69 years old, gender: unlimited, health status: good health, no history of major psychiatric or physical diseases, no history of major surgical treatment; No use of antibiotics or antihypertensive drugs in the last three months; There are no foreign bodies in the body (surgical nails, etc.); Occupation: No limit (junior Chinese with above).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Have a history of cognitive impairment, peripheral or neurological impairment, stroke or transient ischemic attack, diabetes, epilepsy, conventional migraine, or other neurological diseases; (2) Those who have cranial trauma, metal objects such as pacemakers and stents installed in the body; (3) Have hypertension, heart disease and bone and joint diseases, and have a history of major surgery; (4) Color blindness.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Flow-mediated dilatation, FMD;Pulse Wave Velocity;Executive functions;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Comprehensive multidimensional health indicators;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactHuang Junhao

Guangzhou Sport University

junhaohuang2006@hotmail.com+86 185 2037 3618

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026