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Effect of Gerofit Exercise on Cognition in Older Veterans

RecruitingNAAges 65 Years - anyAllVA Office of Research and Development
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Over 50% of the Veterans enrolled for VA health care are over the age of 65. Dementia prevalence increases with age, and with the increase in the population of people ages 65 and older, the total number of people with dementia is also increasing. Older Veterans often have comorbid PTSD, major depression and traumatic brain injury so that they are at 2 to 5 times the risk for cognitive impairment and dementia compared to the general population. There is evidence that exercise interventions in sedentary older adults could improve both physical and cognitive function. However, there have been very few studies on the effects of exercise on cognition in older Veterans and do not reflect the broader ethnic and health-status diversity of Veterans. Thus, improved knowledge of the role of exercise on cognition as well as the predictive power of biomarkers could have a major beneficial impact on V

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * All Veterans eligible for VA Gerofit program 65 years and older * Clearance by PCP to participate in Gerofit exercise program Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to perform ADLs * Significant cognitive impairment * Inability to function independently without assistance * Unstable angina; proliferative diabetic retinopathy * Oxygen dependent * Unwillingly to commute and/or not able to provide own transportation to Gerofit * Incontinence * Open wounds * Volatile behavioral issue or unable to work successfully in a group environment/setting * Active substance abuse * Homelessness
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What it tests

  • Gerofit exercise
  • Health education
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Where

2 sites
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA
West Los Angeles, United States
Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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