Beat-Accented Music for Physical Activity in Seniors
Inspiring Seniors Towards Exercise Promotion to Protect Cognition
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Alzheimer Disease
Physical Activity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 65 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 80 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Emory University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older adults who want to improve their exercise habits and brain health. Participants will join group exercise sessions with or without music for six months.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 65 years old.
- I can walk without pain or assistance.
- I can read and speak English.
- I am healthy enough to exercise moderately.
- I live in the community during the study.
- I have transportation to get to classes.
- I have space to exercise at home.
- I have not exercised much in the last 3 months.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a neurological disorder like dementia or Parkinson's disease.
- I have uncontrolled high blood pressure or other serious medical issues.
- I am currently receiving treatment for cancer.
- I had a stroke or serious brain injury in the last 6 months.
- I had a fracture or surgery related to my hips, knees, or back in the last 6 months.
- I cannot or do not want to attend exercise classes.
- I take medication for cognitive impairment.
- I have uncorrected hearing or vision problems.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the benefits of beat-accented music stimulation (BMS) for behavioral changes of physical activity (PA) in older adults with subjective memory complaints. Specific Aims are to determine (1) whether BMS beneficially influences PA behaviors and psychological responses to PA in older adults for 6 months, and (2) whether exercising with BMS differently influen…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults at least 65 years old.
* Ambulatory/capable of walking without pain or the use of assisted walking devices.
* Able to speak and read English.
* Healthy enough to exercise at moderate intensity with or without medical clearance by a primary care physician.
* Living in th…
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