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NCT02057354 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Neuroimaging Study of Exercise and Memory Function
A NA study, sponsored by Boston University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 190
- Enrollment target
NCT02057354 is a NA study that has completed, run by Boston University. The registered enrollment target is 190 participants.
The verdict
NCT02057354, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Boston University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 190 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The investigators are examining the effects of exercise and cardiovascular fitness on cognitive processes, brain function, and the amount of several proteins in the blood. These proteins include a hormone called cortisol, also known as the "stress hormone," and a growth factor called "brain-derived neurotrophic factor" (BDNF). The "stress hormone" cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands. Stress, exercise, obesity, and other factors may influence cortisol levels. BDNF is a protein that promotes the health of nerve cells in the brain and in the body. It plays a role in the growth, maturation, and maintenance of these cells. The amount of this protein in blood samples is therefore an indicator of healthy nerve cell function. Here, the investigators are investigating if exercise improves brain function by changing BDNF levels. Participation in this research study will take approximately 4 months. During this time, participants will make four initial study visits. The first visit is for informed consent and screening, the second and third visits are for baseline fitness testing, and the fourth visit is for a blood draw, cognitive testing, and a functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) exam. Functional MRI is a brain imaging technique that uses a magnetic field to "take pictures" of the brain while a person performs a given task. It will take up to approximately three weeks to complete these initial four study visits. Following the four initial study visits, the exercise-training program will begin. Participants will be randomized to one of two training programs: an aerobic exercise program and a non-aerobic exercise program consisting of strengthening, balance and stretching exercises. The exercise training program will last 12 weeks. There will be three one-hour exercise sessions per week. After completion of the exercise-training program, participants will attend three follow-up study visits. The first two follow-up visits are for fitness testing. The third and
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Aerobic Exercise
- BEHAVIORAL Non-Aerobic Exercise
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 190 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-03 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02057354
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02057354 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 190 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Boston University, which has 185 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Aerobic Exercise is the first listed.
NCT02057354 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02057354 about?
NCT02057354 is a clinical study titled "Neuroimaging Study of Exercise and Memory Function". The investigators are examining the effects of exercise and cardiovascular fitness on cognitive processes, brain function, and the amount of several proteins in the blood. These proteins include a hormone called cortisol, also known as the "stress hormone," and a growth factor called "brain-derived ...
What is the current status of trial NCT02057354?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 190 participants. The study started on 2014-04. Estimated completion is 2018-03.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02057354?
The interventions under investigation include: Aerobic Exercise (BEHAVIORAL), Non-Aerobic Exercise (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02057354?
This trial is sponsored by Boston University, which has 185 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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