Does Zumba Improve Cognition in Healthy APOE e4 Carriers and Noncarriers

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Conditions studied: Cognitive Impairment

In brief

The main purpose of this study is to compare the effects on attention and memory functioning to participating in an aerobic and dance exercise called Zumba to educational program on exercise that encourages regular stretching and walking.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01012791

Run by

Mayo Clinic

People needed

65

Starts

2009-11-01

Expected to finish

2011-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-05-03

Who can join

Age: 55 and older, up to 80. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Healthy women between the ages of 55-80 without cognitive complaints

You may not qualify if…

• History of significant health conditions

Where it is running

• Mayo Clinic Arizona — Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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