Fit Bodies, Fine Minds: Physical activity and cognitive training for cognition in older adults

The role of physical activity and cognitive training in improving the cognitive performance and functional abilities of older adults

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12607000151437

Enrollment

Registered

2007-03-01

Start date

2006-05-29

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

A feasibility study to compare the relative benefits of a combined physical activity and cognitive training program, a physical activity-only training program, and no-treatment control, for improving cognitive functioning in older adults.

Interventions

Exercise, Exercise + Cognitive Training, No-treatment Control. Non-demented, community-dwelling older adults. Exercise: 16 week program, 3 (60min) sessions per week, aerobic and strength training. Exercise + Cognitive Training: 16 week program, 2 (60min) exercise sessions per week including aerobic and strength training, 1 (60min) cognitive training session per week covering memory, executive functioning, and mental speed.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Parallel

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Open (masking not used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

65 Years to 75 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Current physical activity: less than 60 minutes per weekAvailability: living within 10km of the University of Queensland and available during the dayGender: men and women.

Exclusion criteria

Dementia Screening: score less than 21 on Telephone Interview of Cognitive Status (TICS)Health: Major health problem impeding physical activity and no permission from General Practitioner.

Outcome results