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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.

Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety
C10.228.140.380
F01.145.126.350
F01.470.132
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
Inclusion Criteria

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.

Exclusion Criteria

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
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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