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Influence of Fitness on Brain and Cognition

NCT00438347 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 179

Last updated 2016-11-08

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of aerobic fitness training on human cognition, brain structure, and brain function of older adults.

Conditions

  • Aging
  • Cognitive Ability, General

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Aerobic Exercise

One hour per day three times a week for one year

BEHAVIORAL

Stretching and toning

One hour per day three times a week for one year

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)

    collaborator NIH

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Art Kramer, PhD · Beckman Institute, University of Illinois

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2006-04-30
Primary Completion
2012-05-31
Completion
2012-05-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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