Plain-English translation of NCT04956549 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a one-year study testing whether regular physical activity can help prevent or slow down memory loss and Alzheimer's disease in African American adults over 60. You would be randomly assigned to either an exercise group (150 minutes of activity per week) or a healthy aging education group. Researchers will measure your thinking and memory skills at the start, middle, and end of the year to see if exercise makes a difference.
Studies show that exercise is safe and helps keep the brain healthy as we age, but we need more research specifically in African American communities, who are at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease. This trial aims to prove that regular physical activity can protect your brain and prevent memory problems before they start.
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You will attend group sessions either at Pennington Biomedical or local community centers like the YMCA for one year. If you are in the exercise group, you will do 150 minutes of physical activity per week; if in the education group, you will attend low-intensity activities and learn about healthy aging. You will have memory and thinking tests at the beginning, 6 months, and at the end of the year to see how you're doing.
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