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Effects of Physical and Cognitive Training in Neuroplasticity, Health and Cognition. Movement Project

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Aging
Cognitive Function 1, Social
Interventions
Behavioral: Cognitive training
Behavioral: Combined training
Behavioral: Physical exercise
Registration Number
NCT03123900
Lead Sponsor
University of Barcelona
Brief Summary

The MoveMent project applies non-pharmacological strategies - physical exercise and cognitive training - that have been shown to be effective in promoting active and healthy aging. The objective is to study the molecular and neural mechanisms of these strategies to stimulate brain plasticity and improve brain health and cognitive functioning.

Detailed Description

It is a randomized controlled study with three intervention groups - physical, cognitive and combined - and a control group. The intervention is carried out over 3 months, with a frequency of 5 weekly sessions of 45 minutes each. Cognitive training is applied through a computerized program, physical training consists of a walking aerobic program, and combined training arises from the addition of the two previous ones.

140 participants will undergo an exhaustive pre- and post-intervention evaluation that includes neuropsychological, neuroimaging, genetic and biochemical analysis before and after the intervention as well as physical and health status assessment.

The present project aims to examine the independent and combined effects of exercise and cognitive stimulation in functional and structural brain plasticity, cognitive performance, emotional state and quality of life, and will determine the demographic and clinical factors that can modulate neuroplasticity. It will allow us to study the neurophysiological mechanisms by which the different types of intervention have an effect on the structure and functioning of the brain and cognition within an omics framework.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
110
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age between 50 and 70
  • Underactive or sedentary (<2 hours a week of physical activity).
  • Adequate visual, auditory and fine motor skills.
  • Able to speak and understand Catalan or Spanish language.
  • Accept to take part in the study and sign the informed consent according to the Declaration of Helsinki.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Mini mental State examination < 24 and Montreal Cognitive Assessment- Short (MoCA -S) < 6.
  • Diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, dementia or other serious neurological, psychiatric, or systemic illness.
  • Presence of another illness that render them unable to engage in physical activity (signs or symptoms of chronic heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, orthopedic problems).
  • History of drug abuse or alcoholism.
  • Psychotropic consumption
  • Contraindication to magnetic resonance imaging

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Cognitive training (n=40)Cognitive trainingComputerized cognitive training up to 45 minutes, 5 times a week for 3 months.
Combined training (n=40)Combined trainingExercise and cognitive training up to 90 minutes, 5 times a week for 3 months.
Physical exercise (n= 40)Physical exerciseWalking program up to 45 minutes, 5 times a week for 3 months.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in functional and structural brain plasticity assessed with Magnetic Resonance ImagingBaseline and 3 months

Resting state connectivity, structural connectivity, white matter integrity, tractography, volume of white and grey matter structures.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in cognitive functionBaseline and 3 months

Tests of executive function, attention, memory, language, visuospatial abilities and speed

Changes in emotional and functional status: Cognitive declineBaseline and 3 months

Short Form of the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (Short IQCODE)

Changes in emotional and functional status: DepressionBaseline and 3 months

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

Changes in emotional and functional status: MoodBaseline and 3 months

Adapted Visual Analog Mood Scale (VAMS)

Changes in emotional and functional status: Clinical outcomeBaseline and 3 months

Spanish version of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation - Outcome Measure (CORE-OM)

Changes in health, fitness and physical activity: Cardiovascular risk factorsBaseline and 3 months

Cardiovascular risk factors

Changes in health, fitness and physical activity: SleepBaseline and 3 months

Pittsburgh Sleep quality Index

Changes in health, fitness and physical activity: Physical activity questionnaireBaseline and 3 months

Spanish version of the reduced Minnesota leisure time physical and activity questionnaire (VREM)

Changes in health, fitness and physical activity: FitnessBaseline and 3 months

One-mile Rockport walk test

Changes in health, fitness and physical activity: Physical activity monitoringBaseline and 3 months

Polar Loop activity monitoring device.

Changes in metabolites and gene expression patternsBaseline and 3 months

Metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Centre Atenció Primària el Maresme

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Mataro, Barcelona, Spain

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