Breaks in Sedentary Behaviour and Executive Function
Investigating Effects of Breaks in Sedentary Behaviour on Executive Function Among University Students: A Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate whether interrupting prolonged sitting with physical activity breaks can improve executive function in university students and to explore the potential underlying neural mechanisms. Participants will complete three experimental conditions in a randomized, within-subject crossover design: uninterrupted sitting (control condition), sitting interrupted by physical activity breaks, and a moderate-intensity exercise condition (exercise control). Executive function will be assessed before and after each condition using a computerized Stroop task. Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) will simultaneously monitor changes in cortical oxygenation, particularly in the prefrontal and parietal regions. The study hypothesizes that interrupting prolonged sitting with physical activity breaks will acutely improve executive function, particularly inhibitory control, compared with uninterrupted sitting. It is also expected that changes in cortical oxygenation may be associated with improvements in cognitive performance.
Studienübersicht
Status
Intervention / Behandlung
Studientyp
Einschreibung (Geschätzt)
Phase
- Unzutreffend
Kontakte und Standorte
Studienkontakt
- Name: Liye Zou
- Telefonnummer: 18823437684
- E-Mail: liyezou123@gmail.com
Studienorte
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Guangdong
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Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Body-Brain-Mind Laboratory, School of Psychology, Shenzhen University
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Kontakt:
- Liye Zou, Dr.
- Telefonnummer: 18823437684
- E-Mail: liyezou123@gmail.com
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Teilnahmekriterien
Zulassungskriterien
Studienberechtigtes Alter
Akzeptiert gesunde Freiwillige
Studienberechtigte Geschlechter
Beschreibung
Inclusion Criteria:
- right-handed (how was handedness assessed; i.e., "What hand do you write with?")
- normal or corrected-to-normal vision and normal color vision
Exclusion Criteria:
- reported a history of cardiovascular, metabolic, gastrointestinal, neurological, or psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, medical conditions requiring medical care, substance addiction, strict diets (e.g., low- carbohydrate and Mediterranean diet), pregnancy, or lactation.
Studienplan
Wie ist die Studie aufgebaut?
Designdetails
- Hauptzweck: Grundlegende Wissenschaft
- Zuteilung: Zufällig
- Interventionsmodell: Crossover-Aufgabe
- Maskierung: Keine (Offenes Etikett)
Waffen und Interventionen
Teilnehmergruppe / Arm |
Intervention / Behandlung |
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Experimental: Uninterrupted sitting
Participants will complete 100 minutes of uninterrupted sitting in a quiet room. |
Uninterrupted sitting in a quiet room. |
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Experimental: Sitting interrupted by physical activity breaks
Participants will complete two 10-minute bouts of moderate-intensity cycling, each separated by 40 minutes of uninterrupted sitting. |
Uninterrupted sitting in a quiet room. Moderate-intensity cycling on Ergoline Ergoselect 100. |
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Experimental: Preceding moderate-intensity exercise
Participants will complete 20 minutes of moderate-intensity cycling followed by 80 minutes of uninterrupted sitting, serving as the exercise control condition. |
Uninterrupted sitting in a quiet room. Moderate-intensity cycling on Ergoline Ergoselect 100. |
Was misst die Studie?
Primäre Ergebnismessungen
Ergebnis Maßnahme |
Maßnahmenbeschreibung |
Zeitfenster |
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Cognitive function
Zeitfenster: Immediately before and after each 100-minute experimental condition.
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This primary outcome measure is assessed by the modified Stroop paradigm. |
Immediately before and after each 100-minute experimental condition.
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Sekundäre Ergebnismessungen
Ergebnis Maßnahme |
Maßnahmenbeschreibung |
Zeitfenster |
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Change in Cortical Oxygenated Hemoglobin (Oxy-Hb)
Zeitfenster: During the Stroop task administered immediately before and after each 100-minute experimental condition.
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Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) will be used to assess changes in cortical oxygenated hemoglobin (Oxy-Hb) concentration, with a particular focus on the prefrontal and parietal regions. |
During the Stroop task administered immediately before and after each 100-minute experimental condition.
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Brain Connectivity
Zeitfenster: During the Stroop task administered immediately before and after each 100-minute experimental condition.
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Brain connectivity is assessed by the functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) . |
During the Stroop task administered immediately before and after each 100-minute experimental condition.
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