Status:
COMPLETED
EXCEL: Exercise for Cognition and Everyday Living for Seniors With Memory Complaints
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Collaborating Sponsors:
Pacific Alzheimer Research Foundation
Conditions:
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Eligibility:
FEMALE
70+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major health issue in Canada; it affects over 8% of the population aged over 65 years. Persons with AD have a reduced quality of life as they become dependent on others f...
Detailed Description
STUDY DESIGN, TRIAL PROFILE, AND TIMELINE To achieve our research objectives, we will conduct a six-month, single-blinded (assessors), randomized trial. 75 community-dwelling older women with MCI will...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Community-dwelling senior women;
- Aged 70 years and older;
- Subjective memory complaints as determined by interview;
- MMSE score \> 24/30;
- Scored \< 26/30 on the MoCA (74);
- Visual acuity of at least 20/40, with or without corrective lenses; and
- Physician approval for participation in an exercise program.
Exclusion
- Diagnosed neurodegenerative disease (e.g., AD) and a history of stroke;
- Have clinically significant peripheral neuropathy or severe musculoskeletal or joint disease;
- Diagnosed with a psychiatric condition; or
- Diagnosed with dementia of any type.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
86 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00958867
Start Date
August 1 2009
End Date
March 1 2010
Last Update
October 4 2017
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Centre for Hip Health Mobility
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada