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Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical Fitness, Cognitive and Mental Health in Hong Kong Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical Fitness, Cognitive and Mental Health in Hong Kong Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600119667
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-02
Start date
2026-03-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-09

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

Conditions

Intellectual Disabilities

Interventions

School-based HIIT:The HIIT exercise protocol involves students engaging in 12-20 minutes of teacher led HIIT at 85% of the maximum HR three times per week.
Continued-based exercise:Perform conventional, continuous-based activities (e.g., jogging, running or cycling) over the 4-month period to serve as comparison

Sponsors

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
12 Years to 17 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adolescents aged 12-17 (i.e., Secondary 1-6) with a mild level of ID (i.e., IQ 50-70 as defined by the World Health Organization)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Adolescents with IQ below 50 and/or more than 70.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cardiovascular fitness;Muscular strength;Functional lower extremity endurance;Anthropometry and body composition;Waist circumference;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Executive function;Mental wellbeing;Enjoyment Responses;Adherence;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactEric Tsz-chun POON

Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

eric.poon@cuhk.edu.hk+852 3943 7157

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026