NCT06331078

Square Step Exercises in Healthy Young Adults

Comparison of the Effects of Square Step Exercises and Aerobic Exercise on Cognitive Functions and Physical Fitness in Healthy Young Adults

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Fenerbahce University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 30 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Square Stepping Exercise and aerobic exercise on cognitive function and physical fitness in young adults. Participants aged 18-30 with low physical activity levels will be randomly assigned to either the Square Stepping Exercise Group or Aerobic Exercise Group. Both interventions will be supervised by a physiotherapist, performed twice a week for 40 minutes over 4 weeks. Cognitive function will be assessed using various tests, including attention, short-term memory, and executive function evaluations. Physical fitness will be evaluated through jump tests and balance assessments. Blinded assessors will conduct evaluations at baseline and post-intervention in both groups to determine the impact of square stepping exercise and aerobic exercise on cognitive and physical health in young adults.

Conditions

• Exercise
• Square Step Exercises
• Aerobic Exercise
• Cognitive Function
• Physical Fitness

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Square Stepping Exercise training	The experimental group will have Square Stepping Exercise training.
OTHER	Aerobic Exercise Training	Individuals in the aerobic control cohort will partake in a treadmill walking session.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-01
• Primary completion: 2027-12-01
• Completion: 2027-12-01
• First posted: 2024-03-26
• Last updated: 2025-08-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)