Investigating the effect of diet and exercise lifestyle interventions on cognitive performance and dementia risk in older people.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: cognitive decline; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000978965
• Lead Sponsor: Swinburne University of Technology

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 15 August 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 180

Inclusion Criteria

•Live in independent living supported accommodation
•Fluent in written and spoken English
•Able to walk independently and free from major physical conditions that would prevent regular walking
•Willing to provide blood and stool samples throughout the testing phases
•Willing to participate in all scheduled assessments
•Willing to participate in regular engagement sessions

Exclusion Criteria

•Have been diagnosed with dementia (e.g. Alzheimer’s disease) or other forms of cognitive impairment.
•Have a history of stroke or any other conditions that affect your brain function
•Participate (on average) in more than 150 min of moderate-to-vigorous leisure time physical activity per week AND already eat a mostly Mediterranean style diet
•Have a diagnosed allergy or intolerance of food groups (e.g. olive oil/nuts/seafood) that would prevent you from eating a Mediterranean style diet

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified