Can quick bursts of exercise boost student therapist fitness?

NCT ID NCT07153523

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether high intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve strength, endurance, and flexibility in physical therapy students better than routine physical therapy. Sixty-six students aged 18-24 will do either HIIT exercises (like burpees and lunges) three times a week for four weeks, or standard therapy. The goal is to see if HIIT offers a time-efficient way to keep future therapists fit for their demanding jobs.

What this could mean

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Active substance: high intensity interval training
What this could lead to: If this works, it could show that HIIT is a time-efficient way for physical therapy students to improve their own fitness, which may help them perform better in clinical work.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study in healthy young students, so results may not apply to other groups. The intervention is short (4 weeks) and may not produce lasting changes.

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HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr Wajeeha Mahmood (PT)
RECRUITING

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54600, Pakistan
Wajeeha
RECRUITING

Lahore, Punjab Province, 2301, Pakistan

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