Improving balance and mobility in older adults with carotid artery narrowing through exercise.
Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis and Mobility Function with Exercise Intervention (ACCOF-Ex)
This study is looking at how a special 12-week exercise program can help older adults with mild carotid artery narrowing improve their balance and mobility, so they can stay active and prevent falls.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baltimore VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10938031 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a specific exercise program can help older adults with moderate asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis (ACAS) improve their balance and mobility. The study will involve a 12-week supervised aerobic and balance exercise intervention, designed to enhance cerebral blood flow and functional independence. Participants will be compared to a control group receiving standard care to assess the effectiveness of the exercise program. The goal is to develop targeted strategies that can prevent falls and disability in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults diagnosed with moderate asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis who are at risk for balance and mobility issues.
Not a fit: Patients with severe carotid artery stenosis who qualify for surgical intervention may not benefit from this exercise-focused approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved balance and mobility for older adults with moderate carotid artery narrowing, enhancing their quality of life and independence.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted aerobic and balance exercises can improve mobility and cerebral perfusion in older adults without carotid stenosis, suggesting potential success for this approach in the target population.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Baltimore VA Medical Center — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Desikan, Sarasijhaa K. — Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Desikan, Sarasijhaa K.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.