NCT00894205

Brief Summary

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

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
29

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2007

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2007

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2008

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2008

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 4, 2009

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 6, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

March 11, 2015

Status Verified

March 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

May 4, 2009

Last Update Submit

March 9, 2015

Conditions

Cognitive Ability, General

Keywords

neuropsychological functioncognitive functionexerciseolder adult

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Neuropsychological Function

    4 weeks

Study Arms (1)

strengthening exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

A low intensity strengthening exercise program based on the Tufts University "Strong Bones" program. Utilizes small free weights and chair exercises.

Behavioral: strengthening exercise program

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.

Also known as: Strong Bones
strengthening exercise

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • independent living
  • older adult
  • interested in strengthening exercise program

You may not qualify if:

  • must meet Strong Bone's screening criteria or have physician's approval

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Strong Bones community class locations

Schenectady, New York, 12308, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

  • Cay Anderson-Hanley, PhD

    Union College

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 4, 2009

First Posted

May 6, 2009

Study Start

June 1, 2007

Primary Completion

September 1, 2008

Study Completion

September 1, 2008

Last Updated

March 11, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-03

Locations

US(1)