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NCT03370471 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Exercise Effects on Word Learning
A NA study of Aging and Aphasia, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 28
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03370471: Completed NA study of Aging and Aphasia, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT03370471 is a NA study of Aging and Aphasia that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 28 participants, below the 2,195-participant average among 262 other Aging trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03370471, a NA study of Aging and Aphasia, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 28 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The aging Veteran population will substantially increase over the next 10 years, as the 24.9% of Veterans who are currently between 55-64 years of age join the 38.5% who are already over age 65. The risk of stroke more than doubles each decade after age 55, which places Veterans at an ever-increasing risk of suffering stroke-related language impairment (i.e., aphasia). Difficulty retrieving words, which negatively impacts psychosocial well-being and quality of life, is the most common complaint in healthy aging and aphasia. Word retrieval interventions to maintain or restore communicative function are needed. Studies have shown that physical exercise can improve word learning in young adults. This study will investigate the effects of exercise on word learning in aging and aphasia. The results will help the us understand how exercise may be used to optimize word retrieval interventions for our aging Veterans.
Primary Outcome
Study-specific word recall task comprising trained items. Participant is shown each trained item and types the name. Acquisition: immediately after exercise or stretching on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Consolidation: immediately before exercise or stretching on Wednesday and Friday, one week after training (Friday)
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Retrieval Practice + Moderate Intensity Exercise
- BEHAVIORAL Retrieval Practice + Gentle Stretching
- BEHAVIORAL Study Only + Moderate Intensity Exercise
- BEHAVIORAL Study Only + Gentle Stretching
Study Locations (1)
Georgia
- Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA - Decatur
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 28 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-12-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-08-16 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03370471 record still lists
NCT03370471 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 28 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 2 conditions, with Aging appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Retrieval Practice + Moderate Intensity Exercise is the first listed.
NCT03370471 reports a single indexed study location in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03370471 about?
NCT03370471 is a clinical study titled "Exercise Effects on Word Learning". The aging Veteran population will substantially increase over the next 10 years, as the 24.9% of Veterans who are currently between 55-64 years of age join the 38.5% who are already over age 65. The risk of stroke more than doubles each decade after age 55, which places Veterans at an ever-increasin...
What is the current status of trial NCT03370471?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 28 participants. The study started on 2016-12-09. Estimated completion is 2019-08-16.
What conditions does trial NCT03370471 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Aging, Aphasia.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03370471?
The interventions under investigation include: Retrieval Practice + Moderate Intensity Exercise (BEHAVIORAL), Retrieval Practice + Gentle Stretching (BEHAVIORAL), Study Only + Moderate Intensity Exercise (BEHAVIORAL), Study Only + Gentle Stretching (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03370471?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03370471 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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