Effects of Physical Exercise and Cognitive Training on Quality of Life in Elderly Adults
Health-related Quality of Life in Elderly Adults Following Physical Exercise and Cognitive Training: a Randomized-controlled Trial
University Hospital of Ferrara
156 participants
Nov 15, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of three different types of intervention, based on physical exercise and/or cognitive stimulation or training, on quality of life, cognition and mobility, on a population of older adults, who are most at risk of functional and cognitive decline
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Male and female
- Age ≥ 70 years
- Provision of the informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria4
- Absolute contraindications to physical exercise (e.g. NYHA class IV heart failure, unstable angina, etc.)
- Pregnancy
- Severe cognitive impairment, defined as a MoCa score ≤ 12
- Severe visual impairment or blindness
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Interventions
The program includes 75-minute training sessions twice a week, for a total of 24 training sessions over 12 weeks. Each training session will be divided into a warm-up, training phase and cool-down, and will include aerobic exercises, resistance training, balance exercises, mobility exercises and stretching.
In addition to the exercise program, Participants will be given a series of cognitive exercises aimed at improving prospective memory through the performance of certain oral tasks, administered by a member of the research team. All cognitive exercises will be adapted to the cognitive abilities of the participants.
In addition to the exercise training, people will receive a short video lasting less than 10 minutes on their smartphone or tablet before the exercise session (or at home). At the end of the video, they will be asked to complete a 10-question questionnaire (also delivered via smartphone or tablet) with True or False answer options.
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NCT07244536