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The Link Between Physical Activity and Brain Health in Healthy Adults

The Link Between Strength and Endurance Training and Brain Health in Healthy Adults: A Comparative Study of Former Professional Athletes and Sedentary Individuals


Sponsor

Technical University of Madrid

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Nov 25, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the cross-sectional relationship between physical activity and brain health from a multiscale approach (neuropsychology, neuroimaging, peripheral biomarkers and genetics) in former athletes and sedentary individuals. The main question it aims to answer is: Do former athletes have better brain structure than sedentary people? Evaluating the differences in neurodegenerative processes between competitive training and sedentary and inactivity.


Eligibility

Min Age: 40 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing the brain health of active athletes who exercise regularly versus sedentary adults to understand how long-term physical activity affects brain function, memory, and cognitive performance. **You may be eligible if...** - You are either a regular exerciser (working out at moderate to vigorous intensity at least 3 days per week) or a sedentary person (exercising less than 150 minutes per week) - You have maintained your exercise or sedentary lifestyle consistently for at least 6 months - You have no history of neurological or psychiatric disorders **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have medical conditions associated with cognitive decline - You had a severe head injury with loss of consciousness in the past 5 years - You drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day - You regularly take anxiety medications, antipsychotics, narcotics, or sedatives - You have significant hearing or vision problems - You have a history of neurological disease affecting thinking or memory Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(1)

Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (INEF)

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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