HIIT vs jogging: which workout sharpens your mind faster?
NCT ID NCT07400432
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how two types of exercise—steady moderate jogging and high-intensity interval training (HIIT)—affect attention and alertness right after a workout. About 38 physically active young adults will do both exercises on separate days and take computer tests before and after. The goal is to find out which exercise gives a bigger brain boost.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 38 people
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- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 30 years. * Physically active individuals, as assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). * In good general health. * Cleared for physical activity participation based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). * Enrolled as university students. * Able and willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders that may affect exercise safety or cognitive performance. * Presence of uncontrolled hypertension, recent concussion, or any medical condition contraindicating exercise. * Use of medications that may influence cognition, mood, or cardiovascular responses. * Pregnancy. * Failure to pass PAR-Q screening without medical clearance. * Heavy smoking or history of substance abuse. * Visual or hearing impairments that could interfere with computerized cognitive task performance.
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Qassim University
Buraidah, Al-Qassim Region, 2100, Saudi Arabia
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