NCT02729428

Brief Summary

The overall goal of observational study is to examine the age-related and habitual exercise training status-related differences in structural and functional changes in the human brain, detected by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
71

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2016

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 24, 2016

Completed
8 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2016

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 6, 2016

Completed
3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

December 9, 2019

Status Verified

December 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

3 years

First QC Date

March 24, 2016

Last Update Submit

December 6, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

AgingWhite Matter Hyperintensity VolumeDefault Mode Network ConnectivityCognitive FunctionCardiorespiratory FitnessMagnetic Resonance Imaging

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • White Matter Hyperintensity Volume

    Utilize an MRI to measure brain volume when participant is at rest

    60 minutes

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Default Mode Network Connectivity

    60 minutes

  • Middle Cerebral Artery Blood Flow Scan

    60 minutes

Study Arms (4)

Exercise trained young adults

Exercise trained young adults between the age of 18-35 years.

Device: MRI

Sedentary young adults

Sedentary young adults between the age of 18-35 years.

Device: MRI

Exercise trained older adults

Exercise trained older adults between the age of 55-75 years.

Device: MRI

Sedentary older adults

Sedentary older adults between the age of 55-75 years.

Device: MRI

Interventions

MRIDEVICE

Participants will undergo an MRI scan

Exercise trained older adultsExercise trained young adultsSedentary older adultsSedentary young adults

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Subjects for this study will include healthy young adults (18-35 years old), sedentary older adults (55-75 years old), and healthy exercise trained older adults (55-75 years old). Both men and women will be eligible to participate in this study.

You may qualify if:

  • Between 18-35 or 55-75
  • Body mass index \<34 kg/m2
  • Physically active (exercise more than 3 times per week for at least 30 min) or sedentary (no formal exercise over 1 hour per week)

You may not qualify if:

  • Current smoker
  • History or evidence of: hepatic disease, renal disease, hematological disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke/neurovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension
  • Part of a vulnerable population (e.g. pregnant women, prisoner, individuals lacking capacity to consent, etc.)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Gymnasium-Natatorium

Madison, Wisconsin, 53716, United States

Location

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Study Officials

  • Jill N Barnes, PhD

    University of Wisconsin, Madison

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 24, 2016

First Posted

April 6, 2016

Study Start

April 1, 2016

Primary Completion

April 1, 2019

Study Completion

April 1, 2019

Last Updated

December 9, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-12

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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