Effects of physical activity on cognitive functions (attention, memory, processing speed and executive function), bain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and cortisol levels in older women.
- Conditions
- Cognitive impairment, depression, anxietyC10.228.140.380F01.145.126.350F01.470.132
- Registration Number
- RBR-3wk3cr
- Lead Sponsor
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruitment completed
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Ages between 60 and 90 years; not being physically active in the last 6 months; at least 4 years of formal education; present a medical certificate permiting the participation in the physical activity protocol.
Previous or current history of neurological diseases; dementia; major unstable medical conditions; pathological conditions that modify cortisol and BDNF levels; visual and hearing dysfunctions; use of medications that interfere with cognitive functions, BDNF levels or HPA axis; previous or current drug abuse; lower-limb amputation or bone fractures in the past 6 months.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Intervention
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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