Neuropsychological Effects of Strengthening Exercise for Older Adults

NCT ID: NCT00894205

Last Updated: 2015-03-11

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

29 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2007-06-30

Study Completion Date

2008-09-30

Brief Summary

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This study aims to examine the benefits to thinking processes of a low intensity, strengthening exercise program for older adults.

Detailed Description

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The neuropsychological benefits, especially executive function impacts, of four weeks of a low intensity, strengthening exercise program will be examined for community residing older adults.

Conditions

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Cognitive Ability, General

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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strengthening exercise

A low intensity strengthening exercise program based on the Tufts University "Strong Bones" program. Utilizes small free weights and chair exercises.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

strengthening exercise program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A low intensity strengthening exercise program based on the Tufts University "Strong Bones" program. Utilizes small free weights and chair exercises. Participants attend community based class 2-3x/wk for 4 wks.

Interventions

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strengthening exercise program

A low intensity strengthening exercise program based on the Tufts University "Strong Bones" program. Utilizes small free weights and chair exercises. Participants attend community based class 2-3x/wk for 4 wks.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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Strong Bones

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* independent living
* older adult
* interested in strengthening exercise program

Exclusion Criteria

* must meet Strong Bone's screening criteria or have physician's approval
Minimum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Union College, New York

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Cay Anderson-Hanley

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Cay Anderson-Hanley, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Union College

Locations

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Strong Bones community class locations

Schenectady, New York, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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H2078

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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