| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/01/101622 [Registered on: 20/01/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
19/01/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Can dual task exercises boost brain health in overweight young adults? |
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Scientific Title of Study
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The effect of dual task training on cognition of obese young adults with mild cognitive impairment. |
| Trial Acronym |
nil |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Muskan Sahay |
| Designation |
Student |
| Affiliation |
Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University. |
| Address |
room no. 13, OPD, SGT Hospital, Gurgaon-Badli Road Chandu, Budhera
Gurgaon
HARYANA
122505
India |
| Phone |
7979890836 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
muskanclassroom@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Muskan Sahay |
| Designation |
Student |
| Affiliation |
Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University. |
| Address |
B-Block, 4th floor, Department of Physiotherapy, SGT University, Gurgaon-Badli Road Chandu, Budhera
Gurgaon
HARYANA
122505
India |
| Phone |
7979890836 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
muskanclassroom@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Muskan Sahay |
| Designation |
Student |
| Affiliation |
Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University. |
| Address |
B-Block, 4th floor, Department of Physiotherapy, SGT University, Gurgaon-Badli Road Chandu, Budhera
Gurgaon
HARYANA
122505
India |
| Phone |
7979890836 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
muskanclassroom@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Muskan Sahay |
| Address |
SGT university, gurgaon-badli road, chandu, budhera, gurugram, Haryana-122505 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Self] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Aarti Gupta |
SGT Hospital |
room no-13, Physiotherapy OPD, gurgaon-badli road, chandu, budhera
Gurgaon
HARYANA |
9958995444
aarti_fphy@sgtuniversity.org |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethical Committee Faculty of Physiotherapy |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
Obesity |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Control Group- wellness education |
No exercises will be provided, participants will be informed how they can keep themselves healthy with healthy eating and exercises. |
| Intervention |
Dual-Task training |
Dodge ball- 10 repetition
Stroop tiles- 10 repetition
Contralateral tile match- 5 repetition
N- back movement task- 5 repetition
Trail calculations- 5 repetition
Walk and recall- 5 repetition
Story telling on unstable surface- 10 repetition
Listen and follow- 10 repetition
for 4 sessions/week for 4 week a total of 16 sessions |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
20.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
31.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Body mass index greater than 30
Hip to waist ratio for males greater than 0.90
for Females greater than 0.85
MoCA between 18 and 25
Global Physical Activity Questionnaire scale greater than 600 MET min per week |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Presence of any Neurological or psychiatric disorders
Presence of any cardiovascular or musculoskeletal conditions
Significant hearing or visual impairment
Participation in any regular strength or balance or dual-task training program 6 months before the start of the study
Substance abuse |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Stratified block randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Anthropometric data- BMI and
hip waist ratio
Cognition- MoCA (Montreal Cognitive assessment) |
Baseline and after 4weeks of intervention |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Physical activity- GPAQ (Global Physical Activity Questionnaire)
Quality of life |
Baseline and after 4weeks of intervention |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="84"
Sample Size from India="84"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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31/12/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="1"
Months="0"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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Obesity is a growing public health concern, and emerging evidence suggests that it is associated with cognitive decline, even in younger adults. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in obese individuals can negatively impact daily functioning, academic performance, and overall quality of life. While cognitive training has shown promise in improving cognitive functions in various populations, its specific effects on obese young adults with MCI remain underexplored. Understanding how cognitive training influences cognitive performance in this demographic is crucial for developing targeted interventions that can enhance neuroplasticity and mitigate cognitive decline. Through this study, we will explore how dual-task training improves cognitive function in obese young adults, which will, in turn, help them improve their academic, social, and intellectual aspects of life. As dual-task training is being used, changes in physical activity and body mass index will also be assessed, which are anticipated if improved, and will help the individual in improved activity of daily living.
Aim of the Study: To determine the effect of Dual Task Training on obese young adults with mild cognitive impairment. Objective of the Study : Primary – To identify the cognitive decline in obese young adults. Secondary – To find the efficacy of Dual Task Training on the cognition of obese young adults. To find the efficacy of Dual Task Training on BMI To find the effect of Dual Task Training on physical activity. Inclusion criteria : Young adults (male and female) aged 20-31 years. BMI (Body mass index) greater than 30 kg/m2 Hip/waist ratio – Male - greater than 0.90 Female - greater than 0.85 MoCA between 18-25 GPAQ (Global Physical Activity Questionnaire) scale < 600 MET- min/ week
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