RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07494149

Group-Based Exercise Intervention to Prevent Cognitive and Motor Decline

Effects of the Ideomotor Group Program Exercise on Cognitive Functioning, Motor Functioning and Overall Well-being in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Sponsor

University of Bergamo

Enrollment

158 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Older Adults Healthy

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of the Ideomotor Program in healthy older adults living in the community. The main research questions are: 1\) Is the Ideomotor Program effective in improving cognitive function? 2) Is the Ideomotor Program effective in improving motor function? 3) Is the Ideomotor Program effective in improving overall well-being? Researchers will compare the Ideomotor Program to a community group cognitive training program to determine whether the effects are superior. Participants will: undergo assessments at baseline, at the mid-intervention point, and upon program completion; participate in a 16-week group exercise program in a community gym two times per week; keep a diary to monitor the number of falls and any adverse events.

Eligibility

Min Age: 50 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

At least 50 years old;
Able to move independently;
Live in the community;
Demonstrated ability to comprehend complex verbal instructions.

Exclusion Criteria4

Presence of severe neurological and psychological conditions;
Less than 9,36 score in the FAB15;
Lack of medical clearance to participate in an exercise program;
Less than 75% of attendance.

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Interventions

OTHERIdeomotor

The Ideomotor Program sessions will include the following: 1. Warm-up Light-intensity physical-cognitive exercises. 2. Work-out 1 Mind-Motor: Stimulates physical and cognitive abilities through functional exercises. 3. Work-out 2 3.1) Mind-Motor: stimulate physical and cognitive abilities through aerobic exercises (once a week) 3.2) Work-out 2 Motor only: high-velocity muscle power exercises (once a week). 4. Cool-down: light-intensity walking or dynamic stretching combined with breathing 5. Socialization: dedicated moment to encourage socialization. Participants' feedback will be received once a month.

OTHERControl

The Group-based cognitive training will include the following: 1. Warm-up: cognitive exercises designed for training basic cognitive abilities in adults and older adults; 2. Work-out: cognitive exercises designed for training complex cognitive abilities in adults and older adults; 3. Cool-down: moment for discussion of the exercises and their possible solutions; 4. Socialization: dedicated moment to encourage socialization. Participants' feedback will be received once a month.