Aerobic Exercise to Improve Executive Language Function In Older Adults

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Aging

In brief

The purpose of this study is to see if exercise can improve brain function in older adults

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00979069

Run by

US Department of Veterans Affairs

People needed

20

Starts

2010-09-01

Expected to finish

2012-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-11-26

Who can join

Age: 65 and older, up to 89. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Consent of participants' primary health care physicians to participate in the aerobic exercise.
• Patients must not have participated in any consistent exercise program or experimental study for at least 3 months prior to enrollment.
• They must be capable of providing informed consent and complying with the trial procedures.

You may not qualify if…

• Demented as defined by the Modified Mini Mental Status Exam.
• Unalterable travel schedules.
• Site accessibility constraints.

Where it is running

• North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL — Gainesville, Florida, United States
• Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA — Decatur, Georgia, United States

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