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Thinking, Walking Outcomes by Type of Exercise

NCT01635348 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 22

Last updated 2015-07-30

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Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Gait Disorder, Sensorimotor
  • Cognitive Disorder

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

motor skill gait exercise

The motor skill gait exercise is a task-oriented motor sequence learning approach to exercise to improve walking. The approach involves goal-directed stepping and walking patterns to facilitate use of the appropriate muscles at the appropriate timing relative to body position during gait through the task performance. Treadmill-assisted walking in brief intervals of small increased speed walking interspersed with usual walking speed are performed to induce the automatic rhythm and timing of gait. The exercise sessions are about 60 minutes, 2-3 times a week for 12 weeks or a total of 30-36 sessions.

BEHAVIORAL

aerobic gait intervention

The aerobic gait intervention approach involves treadmill and overground walking with the gradual increases in the distance walked and speed of walking. The exercise approach provides walking practice, including on the treadmill to facilitate the timing of stepping during gait, while also facilitating a fitness or conditioning response, and endurance for walking activities. The exercise sessions are about 60 minutes, 2-3 times weekly for 12 weeks, or about 30-36 sessions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)

    collaborator NIH

  • University of Pittsburgh

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Jessie M VanSwearingen, PhD, PT · University of Pittsburgh, Department of Physical Therapy

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-01-31
Primary Completion
2013-05-31
Completion
2013-10-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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