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NCT00894205 Clinical Trial

Neuropsychological Effects of Strengthening Exercise for Older Adults

Cognitive Ability, General Clinical Trial

Official title:
Neuropsychological and Physiological Effects of Low-Impact Exercise for Older Adults

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data
NCT number NCT00894205
Other study ID # H2078
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase Phase 2
First received May 4, 2009
Last updated March 9, 2015
Start date June 2007
Est. completion date September 2008

Study information
Verified date March 2015
Source Union College, New York
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority United States: Institutional Review Board
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This study aims to examine the benefits to thinking processes of a low intensity, strengthening exercise program for older adults.

Description:

The neuropsychological benefits, especially executive function impacts, of four weeks of a low intensity, strengthening exercise program will be examined for community residing older adults.

Recruitment information / eligibility
Status Completed
Enrollment 29
Est. completion date September 2008
Est. primary completion date September 2008
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender Both
Age group 50 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- independent living

- older adult

- interested in strengthening exercise program

Exclusion Criteria:

- must meet Strong Bone's screening criteria or have physician's approval

Study Design

Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Prevention

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Intervention

Behavioral:
• strengthening exercise program
A low intensity strengthening exercise program based on the Tufts University "Strong Bones" program. Utilizes small free weights and chair exercises. Participants attend community based class 2-3x/wk for 4 wks.

Locations
Country Name City State
United States Strong Bones community class locations Schenectady New York

Sponsors (1)
Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Union College, New York

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome
Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Neuropsychological Function 4 weeks No
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