Neuropsychological Effects of Strengthening Exercise for Older Adults

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

Status

Completed

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00894205

Enrollment

Registered

2009-05-06

Start date

2007-06-30

Completion date

2008-09-30

Last updated

2015-03-11

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Conditions

Cognitive Ability, General

Keywords

neuropsychological function, cognitive function, exercise, older adult

Brief summary

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

Detailed 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.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALstrengthening 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.

Study design

Allocation

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

50 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

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

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Neuropsychological Function	4 weeks

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026