The present research was aimed to investigate the effectiveness of aerobic exercise on promotion of executive- cognitive functions in patients with schizophrenia spectrum. Statistical population was patients with schizophrenia that was admitted in rehabilition centers in Ardabil. Darolshafa center were selected by random cluster sampling. The statistical sample was include 24 patients with disorder of schizophrenia that were selected by random sampling. Patients were divided in to experimental group and control group. Inclusion criteria: Insert a definitive diagnosis of schizophrenia in patient records; Having at least a primary education. Exclusion criteria: having Cognitive disorders such as delirium and dementia; chronic physical illness; Physical and motor limitations. Subjects were assessed with wisconsin card sorting test (WCST), Wechsler Memory scale and Stroop test in two stages (pre test and post test). The experimental group participated 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks and 45 minute aerobic exercise training (including steps: 1. warm up the body 2. aerobic exercise is brisk walking and continuous 3. Do gentle exercises, stretching and stretching arms and legs 4. To return to the original state). control group received no intervention. Aerobic exercise training is an independent variable and executive-cognitive functions are dependent variables.
General information
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT2016052928149N1
Registration date:2016-11-06, 1395/08/16
Registration timing:retrospective
Last update:
Update count:0
Registration date
2016-11-06, 1395/08/16
Registrant information
Name
Leila Abafat
Name of organization / entity
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 45 3351 0650
Email address
abafat.l@student.uma.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Expected recruitment start date
2016-05-26, 1395/03/06
Expected recruitment end date
2016-06-30, 1395/04/10
Actual recruitment start date
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Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
Effectiveness of Aerobic Exercise on Promotion of Cognitive – Executive Functions in Patient with Schizophrenia Spectrum
Public title
The effect of exercise on symptoms of patients with schizophrenia spectrum
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Insert a definitive diagnosis of schizophrenia in patient records; Having at least a primary education
Exclusion criteria: having Cognitive disorders such as delirium and dementia; chronic physical illness; Physical and motor limitations
Age
No age limit
Gender
Male
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size:
24
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Islamic Azad University of Ardabil
Street address
Islamic Azad University of Ardabil, Basij Square
City
Ardabil
Postal code
Approval date
2010-08-20, 1389/05/29
Ethics committee reference number
IR.IAU.ARDABIL.REC.1395.7
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder
ICD-10 code
F20
ICD-10 code description
Schizophrenia
Primary outcomes
1
Description
Executive Function
Timepoint
The beginning of study and After the Intervention
Method of measurement
Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST)
2
Description
Cognitive Function
Timepoint
the beginning of study and After the Intervention
Method of measurement
Wechsler Memory Scale (wms) & Stroop Test
Secondary outcomes
empty
Intervention groups
1
Description
The experimental group participated 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks and 45 minute aerobic exercise training (including steps: 1. warm up the body 2. aerobic exercise is brisk walking and continuous 3. Do gentle exercises, stretching and stretching arms and legs 4. To return to the original state)
Category
Rehabilitation
2
Description
Control group: without intervention
Category
N/A
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Daralshafa
Full name of responsible person
Akbar Atadokht Ph.D
Street address
Anvari 2alley, Zaranas street, Ardabil
City
Ardabil
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Full name of responsible person
Hajloo Nader Ph.D
Street address
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Daneshgah Street
City
Ardabil
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
empty
Domestic or foreign origin
empty
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
empty
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Full name of responsible person
Akbar Atadokht Ph.D
Position
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Daneshgah Street
City
Ardabil
Postal code
Phone
+98 45 3351 0132
Fax
Email
ak_atadokht@yahoo.com
Web page address
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Full name of responsible person
Akbar Atadokht Ph.D
Position
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Daneshgah Street
City
Ardabil
Postal code
Phone
+98 45 3351 0132
Fax
Email
ak_atadokht@yahoo.com
Web page address
Person responsible for updating data
Contact
Name of organization / entity
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Full name of responsible person
Akbar Atadokht ph.D
Position
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
Daneshghah Street, University of mohaghegh Ardabili
City
Ardabil
Postal code
Phone
+98 45 3351 0132
Fax
Email
ak_atadokht@yahoo,com
Web page address
Sharing plan
Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)