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Aquatic Exercises Combined With Cognitive Tasks for Older Adults
Led by Federal University of Pelotas · Updated on 2025-09-09
98
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
99 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The aquatic environment has characteristics that favor the adherence of older adults to exercise programs, and studies have shown that programs in this setting are effective in enhancing various aspects of physical fitness as well as cognitive function in this population. Research has explored whether incorporating cognitive tasks into an aquatic exercise program could offer additional benefits, but it remains uncertain whether this approach leads to greater improvements in cognitive function compared to aquatic exercises alone. The present protocol reports the WaterCog Study, which aims to evaluate the effects of an aquatic aerobic exercise program combined with cognitive tasks, compared to a conventional aquatic aerobic exercise program and a control group, on cognitive function and other health-related outcomes in older adults. This trial is a randomized, single-blinded, three-arm, parallel, superiority trial. A total of 98 older adults are randomized into one of three groups: 1) an aquatic aerobic exercise program combined with cognitive tasks, 2) a conventional aquatic aerobic exercise program, and 3) a control group. Participants in both exercise groups complete a 12-week exercise program with two weekly sessions on non-consecutive days. The primary outcome is cognitive function, while secondary outcomes include physical function, cardiovascular, and psychosocial parameters. Outcomes are measured at baseline, post-intervention, and at the 12-week follow-up after the end of the intervention period. The analysis plan will employ an intention-to-treat approach and per-protocol criteria. The conceptual hypothesis of the study is that both training programs will significantly improve the investigated outcomes compared to the control group. Additionally, it is expected that aquatic exercises with cognitive tasks will promote additional benefits in cognitive function, with similar gains in physical function, cardiovascular, and psychosocial parameters compared to conventional aquatic aerobic exercises in post-intervention and follow-up measures.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Aquatic Exercises Combined With Cognitive Tasks for Older Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women aged between 60 and 75 years
- Physically inactive for at least six months, defined as not engaging in physical exercise for 20 minutes on two or more days per week
You will not qualify if you...
- History of cardiovascular disease, except controlled hypertension
- Osteoarticular limitations preventing exercise
- Illiteracy due to inability to complete questionnaires and intervention requirements
- Diagnosis of dementia, schizophrenia, or major depressive disorder
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Escola Superior de Educação Física e Fisioterapia
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 96055-630
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Research Team
M
Mariana B Gomes
CONTACT
H
Henrique S Ferreira
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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