A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effect of Exercise on Physical, Cognitive and Affective Function in Dementia Subjects
Summary
Studies have shown conflicting results of the effect of exercise on dementia patients.
The aim of this study is to examine the role of physical activity on the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in older persons.
To promote the benefits of aerobic exercise on dementia patients and encourage exercise prescription in the management of dementia subjects.
Study Design
Allocation: Randomized, Control: Active Control, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind
Conditions
Dementia
Intervention
Aerobic exercise training
Location
Kwong Wah Hospital
Hong Kong
China
Status
Recruiting
Source
Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00497822
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Exercise Test
Controlled physical activity, more strenuous than at rest, which is performed in order to allow assessment of physiological functions, particularly cardiovascular and pulmonary, but also aerobic capacity. Maximal (most intense) exercise is usually required but submaximal exercise is also used. The intensity of exercise is often graded, using criteria such as rate of work done, oxygen consumption, and heart rate.
Resistance Training
A type of strength-building exercise program that requires the body muscle to exert a force against some form of resistance, such as weight, stretch bands, water, or immovable objects. Resistance exercise is a combination of static and dynamic contractions involving shortening and lengthening of skeletal muscles.
Exercise Tolerance
The exercise capacity of an individual as measured by endurance (maximal exercise duration and/or maximal attained work load) during an EXERCISE TEST.
Physical Education And Training
Instructional programs in the care and development of the body, often in schools. The concept does not include prescribed exercises, which is EXERCISE THERAPY.
Training Support
Financial support for training including both student stipends and loans and training grants to institutions.
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