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Guided Episodic Future Thinking to Increase Physical Activity Adherence and Promote Healthy Brain Aging
Led by University of Kansas Medical Center · Updated on 2026-03-27
160
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
166 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Kansas Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this behavioral clinical trial is to learn how to increase physical activity in mid-life adults. Specifically, can guided imagery that includes creating mental pictures increase excitement about working out. Participants will be asked to complete testing at the beginning of the study, following 6-weeks of an in-person exercise program, and 6-weeks after finishing the exercise program. Testing will include an exercise test, MRI, questionnaires, computer tasks, and a blood draw.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Guided Episodic Future Thinking to Increase Physical Activity Adherence and Promote Healthy Brain Aging
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Speak English
- Have access to reliable communication devices like a telephone, cell phone, or computer
- Have normal or corrected vision and hearing
- Be able to walk without assistive devices
- Be physically underactive
- Be able to give informed consent
- Be able to exercise continuously on a recumbent stepper for 4 minutes at 25 watts or more and have no safety or aerobic exercise contraindications
- Be able to communicate with investigators, follow 2-step commands, and answer consent questions correctly
- Have stable blood pressure and statin medication doses for at least 30 days
- Be willing and able to safely enter an MRI scanner and attempt the scan
- Be willing and able to have a blood draw
You will not qualify if you...
- Have arrhythmias or recent acute cardiac events
- Be at risk due to magnetic field safety concerns
- Have any neurological or psychiatric disorder except depression or anxiety (including PTSD)
- Have a history of seizures or head trauma affecting MRI data quality
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66160
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Morgan Brucks
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
FACTORIAL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
4
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