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NCT00979069 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Aerobic Exercise to Improve Executive Language Function In Older Adults
A NA study of Aging, sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT00979069: Completed NA study of Aging, sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs.
NCT00979069 is a NA study of Aging that has completed, run by US Department of Veterans Affairs. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 2,195-participant average among 262 other Aging trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00979069, a NA study of Aging, has completed, sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if exercise can improve brain function in older adults
Primary Outcome
The Verbal Fluency Test is demonstrated to be reliable and valid among adults aged 50 to 89 (Delis, et al., 2001; Delis, Kramer, Kaplan, \& Hodnack, 2004). The Verbal Fluency Test has three conditions, Letter Verbal Fluency, Category Verbal Fluency, and Switching Verbal Fluency. Each was randomized at pre- and post-12 week timeline and equated for difficulty. Letter Verbal Fluency assesses the number of words beginning with certain letters that participants can generate within 60 seconds,the Cat
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Aerobic group
Study Locations (2)
Florida
- North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL - Gainesville
Georgia
- Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA - Decatur
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00979069 record still lists
NCT00979069 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 2,195-participant average among 262 other Aging trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Aging appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Aerobic group is the first listed.
NCT00979069 reports a single indexed study location in Florida, Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00979069 about?
NCT00979069 is a clinical study titled "Aerobic Exercise to Improve Executive Language Function In Older Adults". The purpose of this study is to see if exercise can improve brain function in older adults
What is the current status of trial NCT00979069?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2010-09. Estimated completion is 2012-01.
What conditions does trial NCT00979069 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Aging.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00979069?
The interventions under investigation include: Aerobic group (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00979069?
This trial is sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs, which has 632 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00979069 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Florida, Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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