RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05655325

Accelerated Age-related Cognitive Decline: Impact of Exercise on Executive Function and Neuroplasticity


Sponsor

Columbia University

Enrollment

144 participants

Start Date

Jun 18, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if 6 months of home-based walking will improve memory, and brain structure and function, compared to health education in older adults that have chronic kidney disease and mild cognitive impairment.


Eligibility

Min Age: 55 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study investigates whether a supervised exercise program can improve brain function and slow cognitive decline in older adults with moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD) who also have mild cognitive impairment. **You may be eligible if...** - You are over 55 years old - You have been diagnosed with stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease (reduced kidney function) - You have mild cognitive impairment (score of 18–26 on the MoCA thinking/memory test) - You are able to undergo an MRI scan - You have no history of serious head trauma - You can read, write, and speak English **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with dementia (MoCA score below 18) - You already participate in a supervised exercise program 3 or more days per week - You need assistance to walk - You have heart failure (Class III–IV), unstable heart disease, or severe difficulty exercising due to pain or breathlessness Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALHome-based walking exercise

A 6-month partially supervised walking exercise program using a tapered approach.Participants will begin exercise (walking) at a relatively low intensity and progress to moderate intensity. Intensity will start at 40% and progress as tolerated up to 60-70%. Rating of perceived exertion of 12-14 (fairly light to moderate) will be used to aid intensity (Rating of perceived exertion 6-20 scale). This is an accepted method for achieving desired exercise intensity. Participants will progress over time to exercise 3-4/week for 30-45 minutes. The exercise program may need to be adjusted for (e.g. 10 minutes of exercise 3 times), to achieve the minimum exercise dose of 30 minutes. This will be determined for each individual participants as needed.

OTHERAttention control

Health education and stretching


Locations(1)

Columbia University

New York, New York, United States

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