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Train Your Brain Fitness SC: An Exercise Intervention for People With Cognitive Impairments
Sponsor: University of South Carolina
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a twice a week, moderate intensity exercise and coaching program (an in-person group and a distance group) for adults with mild-moderate cognitive impairments living in South Carolina. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is the program practical to conduct, and it is acceptable and enjoyable? The hypothesis is that it will be possible to recruit participants, obtain the desired dosage of moderate intensity fitness and strength training twice a week for both groups. 2. Are their changes at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months in endurance, mobility, cognitive function and perception of cognitive function? The hypotheses are that endurance, strength and mobility will improve and cognitive measures will not decline (remain the same or improve) for both groups.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-09-15
Completion Date
2026-09-14
Last Updated
2026-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Supervised Exercise and Behavior Modification Support
The exercise intervention will have a goal of up to minutes (60 minutes 2 x a week) of moderate intensity exercise building up to that amount based on ability. This will include 45-60 minutes per week of cardiovascular activity, 30-60 minutes of functional strength training targeting major muscle groups (to include at a minimum: a squat movement, an upper extremity push movement, an upper extremity pull movement, a carry movement, a stepping movement and a trunk stabilization movement), and 10-20 minutes of balance, agility and mobility exercises. Study coach is with the participant when they exercise and records exercise and intensity. Study coaches provide behavior modification support through goal setting, encouragement, feedback and reviewing outcomes.
Monitored Exercise and Behavioral Modification Support
The exercise intervention will have a goal of up to minutes (60 minutes 2 x a week) of moderate intensity exercise building up to that amount based on ability. This will include 45-60 minutes per week of cardiovascular activity, 30-60 minutes of functional strength training targeting major muscle groups (to include at a minimum: a squat movement, an upper extremity push movement, an upper extremity pull movement, a carry movement, a stepping movement and a trunk stabilization movement), and 10-20 minutes of balance, agility and mobility exercises. Support for performing their exercise will be provided by a personal trainer at the fitness facility where they exercise for up to seven visits. The remainder of the twice weekly exercise will be completed and logged by the participant on their own. Study coaches provide behavior modification support through goal setting, encouragement, feedback and reviewing outcomes via phone, text and/or email.
Locations (2)
Arnold School of Public Health
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Sumter YMCA
Sumter, South Carolina, United States