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The Link Between Physical Activity and Brain Health in Healthy Adults
Sponsor: Technical University of Madrid
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the cross-sectional relationship between physical activity and brain health from a multiscale approach (neuropsychology, neuroimaging, peripheral biomarkers and genetics) in former athletes and sedentary individuals. The main question it aims to answer is: Do former athletes have better brain structure than sedentary people? Evaluating the differences in neurodegenerative processes between competitive training and sedentary and inactivity.
Official title: The Link Between Strength and Endurance Training and Brain Health in Healthy Adults: A Comparative Study of Former Professional Athletes and Sedentary Individuals
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-11-25
Completion Date
2026-09
Last Updated
2025-06-17
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Locations (1)
Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (INEF)
Madrid, Madrid, Spain