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Clinical Trials/NCT01038726
NCT01038726CompletedNot Applicable

Neural Effects of Exercise, Cognitive, or Combined Training in AD At-Risk Elders

The Cleveland Clinic1 site in 1 country108 target enrollmentStarted: December 1, 2009Last updated:
Conditions
Interventions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
108
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Brain activation patterns measured by functional MRI

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the effects of exercise and cognitive training on improving brain function in healthy older adults who may be at risk for developing Alzheimer's Disease.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Prevention
Masking
Single (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
60 Years to 85 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • •First or Second-degree relative of someone with Alzheimer's Disease
  • •Not currently engaging in regular exercise
  • •Able to undergo an MRI
  • •Fluent in English

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Neurological illnesses/conditions
  • •Medical illness/conditions that may affect brain function
  • •Any unstable or severe cardiovascular disease or asthmatic condition
  • •Severe depressive symptoms
  • •Inability to walk unassisted

Arms & Interventions

Combined Cognitive/Exercise Training

Active Comparator

Intervention: Exercise Training (Other)

Combined Cognitive/Exercise Training

Active Comparator

Intervention: Cognitive Training (Other)

Cognitive Training

Active Comparator

Intervention: Cognitive Training (Other)

Combined Low Intensity Training

Active Comparator

Intervention: Flexibility Training (Other)

Combined Low Intensity Training

Active Comparator

Intervention: Educational Sessions (Other)

Exercise Training

Active Comparator

Intervention: Exercise Training (Other)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Brain activation patterns measured by functional MRI

Time Frame: baseline and 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

  • Neuropsychological Testing(baseline and 12 weeks)
  • Exercise assessment(baseline and 12 weeks)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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