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NCT06338774
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Cognitive Control to Boost Physical Activity Adherence

Sponsor: University of Iowa

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

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

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Cognitive training

Computerized cognitive training completed on any computer or tablet with internet

BEHAVIORAL

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