Exercise, Cognitive Function and Neuroplasticity in Healthy Adults

NCT02994134 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 19

Last updated 2021-12-08

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Summary

The overall goal of the proposed study is to compare the effects of 4 weeks of moderate or high intensity aerobic exercise on neuroplasticity, cognitive performance and gait and postural control in sedentary healthy adults.

Conditions

  • Sedentary Lifestyle

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Moderate intensity exercise.

Moderate intensity aerobic exercise intervention (delivered at 55-64% age-predicted maximal heart rate), 4 times per week for 4 weeks.

BEHAVIORAL

High intensity exercise.

High intensity aerobic exercise intervention (delivered at 65-90% age-predicted maximal heart rate), 4 times per week for 4 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Miami

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Joyce R Gomes Osman, PT, PhD · University of Miami

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-09-29
Primary Completion
2021-01-21
Completion
2021-10-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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