Neuropsychological Effects of Strengthening Exercise for Older Adults

March 9, 2015 updated by: Cay Anderson-Hanley, Union College, New York

Neuropsychological and Physiological Effects of Low-Impact Exercise for Older Adults

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

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

29

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • Schenectady, New York, United States, 12308
        • Strong Bones community class locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

50 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: strengthening exercise
A low intensity strengthening exercise program based on the Tufts University "Strong Bones" program. Utilizes small free weights and chair exercises.
Behavioral: 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.
Other Names:
  • Strong Bones

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Neuropsychological Function
Time Frame: 4 weeks
4 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Union College, New York

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Cay Anderson-Hanley, PhD, Union College

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 4, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 4, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

May 6, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 11, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 9, 2015

Last Verified

March 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • H2078

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