Clinical trial for Alzheimer Disease
Official title Inspiring Seniors Towards Exercise Promotion to Protect Cognition
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06496425
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether music helps people stay active. It also looks at how this affects their body and mind.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are older and worry about your memory.
- What's involved
- You would do strength and aerobic exercise three times a week. Some people would listen to music during these sessions.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts six months with regular exercise sessions.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adults at least 65 years old.
- Ambulatory/capable of walking without pain or the use of assisted walking devices.
- Able to speak and read English.
- Healthy enough to exercise at moderate intensity with or without medical clearance by a primary care physician.
- Living in the community for the duration of the study.
You likely can't join if
- Concurrent diagnosis of neurological disorder (e.g., dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, etc.).
- Known exercise contraindications (uncontrolled hypertension, joint problems, diabetes, metabolic conditions etc.).
- Current cancer treatment.
- Stroke or neural impairment in the past 6 months.
- Hip/knee/spinal fracture or surgery in the past 6 months.
- Unable or unwilling to attend intervention classes.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults at least 65 years old.
- Ambulatory/capable of walking without pain or the use of assisted walking devices.
- Able to speak and read English.
- Healthy enough to exercise at moderate intensity with or without medical clearance by a primary care physician.
- Living in the community for the duration of the study.
- Having a reliable means of transportation.
- Having a safe place at home or a residential area (at least 6 feet by 6 feet of open space) for unsupervised exercise training.
- Being low-active (\< 60 min/week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and no strength training for the last 3 months).
- Having SCC, defined by the Cognitive Change Index (CCI) ≥ 15.
- Concurrent diagnosis of neurological disorder (e.g., dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, etc.).
- Known exercise contraindications (uncontrolled hypertension, joint problems, diabetes, metabolic conditions etc.).
- Current cancer treatment.
- Stroke or neural impairment in the past 6 months.
- Hip/knee/spinal fracture or surgery in the past 6 months.
- Unable or unwilling to attend intervention classes.
- Currently participating in any other physical activity or fitness-related research study.
- Use of medication for cognitive impairment.
- Regularly drink \> 14 alcoholic beverages a week or current illicit drug use.
- Meet the threshold for cognitive impairment.
- Meet the threshold for clinical depression.
- Uncorrected hearing or visual impairments.
- Unable to understand the study procedures.
- One of the household members is participating in this study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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