Neuropsychological Effects of Strengthening Exercise for Older Adults

Union College, New York29 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to examine the benefits to thinking processes of a low intensity, strengthening exercise program for older adults.

The neuropsychological benefits, especially executive function impacts, of four weeks of a low intensity, strengthening exercise program will be examined for community residing older adults.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cognitive Ability, General

Interventions

strengthening exercise programBEHAVIORAL

A low intensity strengthening exercise program based on the Tufts University "Strong Bones" program. Utilizes small free weights and chair exercises. Participants attend community based class 2-3x/wk for 4 wks.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 50 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * independent living * older adult * interested in strengthening exercise program Exclusion Criteria: * must meet Strong Bone's screening criteria or have physician's approval

Locations (1)

Strong Bones community class locations

Schenectady, New York, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Neuropsychological Function

Time frame: 4 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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