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The effect of a combined physical exercise on cognitive function and mental health in women after menopause

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cognitive function in post-menopausal women
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Registration Number
ISRCTN13086152
Lead Sponsor
Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia
Brief Summary

2024 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39141601/ (added 15/08/2024)

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

1. Women aged 50-80 years old who are at least 12 months postmenopausal
2. Minimum educational level of junior high school)
3. Did not have a history of stroke or any neurological problems, recent surgery, severe hearing or visual impairment, recent cardiovascular diseases (such as ischemic heart diseases and heart failure), mental health problems, dementia or moderate to severe cognitive impairment (defined as score of less than 21 on the MMSE

Exclusion Criteria

Have a musculoskeletal condition that impairs their ability to undertake exercise training

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cognitive function:<br>1. Executive function measured using Stroop test<br>2. Global cognitive function measured using Mini Mental Health Examination (MMSE)<br>All the outcomes will be measured before and after the exercise intervention in the EX group or before and at 2 weeks in the CON group
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mental health measured using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items (DASS-21) questionnaire before and after the exercise intervention
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