RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05830942

Up-2 Study: Cognitively Engaging Walking Exercise and Neuromodulation to Enhance Brain Function in Older Adults

Cognitively Engaging Walking Exercise and Neuromodulation to Enhance Brain Function in Older Adults

Sponsor

University of Florida

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

Apr 15, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Mobility Limitation Cognitive Dysfunction Frail Elderly

Summary

Declines in cognitive function and walking function are highly intertwined in older adults. A therapeutic approach that combines complex (cognitively engaging) aerobic walking exercise with non-invasive electrical brain stimulation may be effective at restoring lost function. This study tests whether electrical stimulation of prefrontal brain regions is more beneficial than sham stimulation.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Prefrontal Active tDCS, a medical device called Prefrontal Sham tDCS, and others for people with cognitive dysfunction, frail elderly, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 65 Years and older.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALWalking Exercise

aerobic walking exercise using complex (cognitively engaging) walking tasks

DEVICEPrefrontal Active tDCS

20 minutes of 2 milliamp transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) of prefrontal regions, delivered at each session

DEVICEPrefrontal Sham tDCS

30 seconds of 2 milliamp transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) of prefrontal regions, delivered at each session

Locations(2)

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Brooks Rehabilitation

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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