Exercise and Cognitive Training
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
In brief
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential benefits of combining cognitive remediation and exercise in improving cognitive functioning and response to psychiatric rehabilitation.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02326389
- Run by
- Boston University Charles River Campus
- People needed
- 30
- Starts
- 2015-05-01
- Expected to finish
- 2017-11-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2018-06-04
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- a DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder based on the Structured Diagnostic Interview for DSM-5;
- no changes in prescribed psychotropic medication dosage or type for at least 1 month;
- medical clearance from a physician to participate in the exercise program;
- currently exhibiting a sedentary lifestyle, as defined by exercising less than 3 days/wk for at least 20 minutes each time;
- no current active suicidal ideation; and 6) fluent in English.
You may not qualify if…
- positive screen for a major neurocognitive disorder (as indicated by a score below 23 on the Folstein Mini Mental Exam or a positive score on the HELPS Brain Injury Screening using only cognitive items for "P" items);
- DSM-5 diagnosis of substance use disorder other than nicotine or caffeine in the last 6 months, or bulimia within the last 6 months;
- body mass index greater than 45; a BMI of 45 was selected as the upper limit in order to screen out individuals with Class III obesity who might be more prone to musculoskeletal injuries than individuals with a BMI at or less than 45; and
- for women, currently pregnant, plans to be pregnant in the next year, or currently breastfeeding.
Where it is running
- Boston University — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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