Computer Presented and Physical Exercises to Maintain Cognitive Function and Emotional Health in Older Adults

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Conditions studied: Cognitive Function, Depression in Old Age

In brief

The aim of this study is to investigate and compare how 18-weeks of computer-based brain training and physical exercise together can improve physical performance, cognitive function and mood in older adults in a cross-over design with participants randomized to receive the intervention first and then be assessed before and after an 18 week period without intervention, or the reverse sequence.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04404621

Run by

Yale University

People needed

34

Starts

2019-11-13

Expected to finish

2020-09-12

Last updated by the study team

2021-06-14

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Associated with Whitney center as residents or participants in non-resident programs.
• Able to understand and read English.

You may not qualify if…

• Not able to sit in a chair independently.
• Not able to move both arms in simple movement sequence.
• Hearing and vision insufficient to do the computer exercises or follow the PE instructions.
• Not able to remember 3 movements in succession.

Where it is running

• Connecticut Mental Health Center — New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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