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Cognitive Benefits of Aerobic Exercise Across the Age Span
NCT01179958 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that aerobic exercise leads improved cognitive function accompanied by increases in gray matter density and changes in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) patterns of task-related activation.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL aerobic training
- BEHAVIORAL stretching/toning
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Richard Sloan — New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 305 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-06-29 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01179958
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01179958 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 305 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is New York State Psychiatric Institute, which has 117 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Cognitive Function appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which aerobic training is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01179958 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01179958 about?
NCT01179958 is a clinical study titled "Cognitive Benefits of Aerobic Exercise Across the Age Span". The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that aerobic exercise leads improved cognitive function accompanied by increases in gray matter density and changes in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) patterns of task-related activation.
What is the current status of trial NCT01179958?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 305 participants. The study started on 2010-08. Estimated completion is 2016-06-29.
What conditions does trial NCT01179958 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cognitive Function. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01179958?
The interventions under investigation include: aerobic training (BEHAVIORAL), stretching/toning (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01179958?
This trial is sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute, which has 117 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01179958 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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