Thinking, Walking Outcomes by Type of Exercise

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Gait Disorder, Sensorimotor, Cognitive Disorder

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to compare two different exercise treatments for walking problems in older adults. The investigators want to determine if participation in the exercise programs will improve walking and thinking abilities.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01635348

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

22

Starts

2011-01-01

Expected to finish

2013-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-07-30

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• slow gait speed (<= 1.0m/s and >= .6m/s)
• slow cognitive processing (digit symbol substitution < age-adjusted norm
• medical clearance from primary physician for participation in exercise

You may not qualify if…

• dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment MCI
• pain while walking that limits walking
• active medical conditions, not controlled or managed

Where it is running

• University of Pittsburgh, Department of Physical Therapy — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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