HIV/AIDS Nervous System Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Aerobic Exercise
Education
Sponsors
Mshunqane Nombeko
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder 2. Physically inactive-sedentary lifestyle (approximately <2hours of exercise per week) and not engaged in a regular exercise for approximately 3 months prior to enrollment) 3. Exercise ready upon assessment 4. Not more than 65years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Lack of capacity to give consent or declined consent following pre-screening assessment 2. Angina pectoralis and/or shortness of breath at rest or during exercise 3. Recent musculoskeletal injury or acute illness capable of hampering exercise performance such as malaria 4. Recent vaccination 5. Non-adherent to ART (<40% adherent rate)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neurocognitive performance, HAND prevalence | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| CD4-count, viral load, activity participation and restriction, and quality of life | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactMshunqane Nombeko
Student Supervisor
Outcome results
None listed