Brain structure, inner ear function and brain age in people who are long- term exercisers

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Aging; Dementia; Balance Disorder; Mild Cognitive Impairment; Neurological - Studies of the normal brain and nervous system; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation; Neurological - Dementias

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000649819
• Lead Sponsor: Auckland University of Technology

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-05-31
• Last Update Posted: 9 May 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Over all inclusion criteria: Adult between the ages of 60-65 inclusive with a t-MoCA of 19 or more.
In addition:
Exercise group: Have participated in a community Tai Chi class once a week or more most weeks for the past 5 or more years.
Control group: Have not participated in a regular group exercise programme over the past 5 years.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria both groups:
MRI exclusions:
Cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator
Retained cardiac pacing wires
Surgical clips in the brain
Prosthetic heart valves (unless MR compatable)
Electronic inner ear implants
Metal fragments in your eyes
Electronic stimulators
Implanted pumps
Permanent eye liner
claustrophobia

Diagnosis of a neurological condition
Previous diagnosis of a vestibular condition (bar a single episode of BPPV)
Medically required to restrict head movements

Exclusion criteria specific to the control group
Have participated in an exercise group for more than 12 weeks in the previous year.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified