The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of an aquatic exercise program on cognition and physical function of older adults.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
25
Aquatic exercise class with focus on cognitive and physical exercise
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, United States
Stroop Effect Test: Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period
Measure of working memory and attention
Time frame: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks
Trail Making Test A and B: Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period
Measure of visual scanning and working memory
Time frame: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks
Digit Backwards Test : Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period
Measure of working memory capacity
Time frame: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks
Gait Measurements: Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period
4 gait conditions (single task gait, dual task gait with head turns, dual task gait with head nods, and dual task gait count backwards by serial 7s). Gait measures collected with Strideway Gait Analysis System.
Time frame: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks
Functional Outcome Measures: Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period
Timed Up and Go Test, Cognitive Timed Up and Go Test, Single Leg Balance Test, and Four Square Step Test.
Time frame: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks
Vital Sign measurements: Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period
Blood pressure and heart rate taken after 5 min supine, immediately upon standing, and 2 min after standing
Time frame: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks
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Anthropometric measurements: Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period
Height and weight
Time frame: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks
Neurotrophic Growth Factors: Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period
Serum concentration of brain derived neurotrophic factor and insulin-like growth factor 1
Time frame: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks
Numeric Pain Rating Scale: Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period
An 11 point scale for level of pain from 0 (no pain) to 10 (severe pain).
Time frame: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks
Global Rating of Change Questionnaire: Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period
A 15 point global rating scale for changes in domains, from -7 (a great deal worse); through 0 (no change) to +7 (a great deal better).
Time frame: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks
Activities-specific balance confidence scale: Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period
A structured questionnaire that measures an individuals confidence performing daily activities. The minimum score is 0% (no confidence in balance) to 100% (complete confidence in balance).
Time frame: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks