Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Strengthening Exercise on the Brain for Early Dementia and Normative Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Union College, New York
Collaborating Sponsors:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Cognitive Decline
Dementia
Eligibility:
All Genders
55+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the effects of low-intensity strengthening exercise on the brain (thinking and processing speed) for patients with early dementia, compared with normative older adults. Partic...
Detailed Description
1. Objective(s): This study will evaluate the neuropsychological and neurophysiological effects of low-intensity strengthening exercise for patients with early dementia, compared with normative older ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult Day Program Participants with early dementia able to consent or assent with surrogate permission
- Control participants (55-100+ yo) able to participate at location with doctor permission
Exclusion
- history of significant TBI, psychiatric condition, substance abuse, physical conditions that preclude participation in cognitive testing or strengthening exercises
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
22 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01264614
Start Date
December 1 2010
End Date
April 1 2011
Last Update
March 11 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Stratton VA Medical Center
Albany, New York, United States, 12208