Brain In Motion II
Study Description
The Brain In Motion II Study is examining the relationship between exercise, cerebral blood flow, and cognition in older adults who are at increased risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias and the role that exercise might play in the prevention of cognitive decline.
Mind and Body
Personalized Medicine
Disorders Helped
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
Inclusion Criteria
Men and women ages 50 to 80 who have one or more of the
following:
- History of hypertension
- History of diabetes mellitus
- Obesity
- Elevated cholesterol
- Past history of coronary artery disease
- First-degree relative (parent, sibling or child) diagnosed with a
dementia like Alzheimer disease - Current smoker
Exclusion Criteria
- Not fluent in verbal and written English - previous stroke or a ministroke
(TIA)
Age Range
Age 50 - 80
Benefits
Free 6-month group exercise program. Participants may or may not
directly benefit from this study. If you are in the study because you
have been identified as being sedentary, your level of physical fitness
may be improved during the exercise program or your flexibility may
be improved during the stretching program but there is no guarantee
that this research will help you. The information we get from this study
may help us to provide better treatments in the future for patients
with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease.
Risks
Minimal risks associated with the study including muscle pain and
soreness as fitness level increases.
Study Location and Contact Information
Address:
Alberta Children's Hospital
HMRB 107, 3330 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1
Contact:
Co-ordinator: Madison Duffin
Phone: 403-210-7315
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ucalgary.ca/poulin/research/brain-motion-ii
Time Commitment
A total of twenty (20) 1-3 hour visits