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Cognitive Control to Boost Physical Activity Adherence
Sponsor: University of Iowa
Summary
This trial is designed to develop and test the efficacy of cognitive training strategies to improve self-regulatory capacities for middle-aged adults to adopt and sustain a physically active lifestyle. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can cognitive training designed to improve cognitive control improve physical activity adherence? * What are the psychological, physiological, cognitive, and sociodemographic factors that affect the impact of cognitive control on physical activity adherence? Participants will * Complete a 6-week home-based, computerized cognitive training program * Complete a 6-week home-based, aerobic exercise training program with supervision of a health coach and trainer * Complete a 6-week home-based, aerobic exercise training program prescribed by a health coach and trainer * Visit the laboratory before and after cognitive training, and before and after physical training, to complete assessments of cognition and aerobic fitness
Official title: Targeting Cognitive Control to Improve Physical Activity Adherence in Midlife for Alzheimer's Risk Reduction
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
264
Start Date
2024-09-01
Completion Date
2027-11-30
Last Updated
2025-12-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Cognitive training
Computerized cognitive training completed on any computer or tablet with internet
Exercise
Aerobic exercise intervention with structured exercise sessions prescribed by a study exercise specialist
Locations (2)
Psychological and Brain Sciences Building
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Center for Cognitive and Brain Health
Boston, Massachusetts, United States