Water-based exercise and cognitive training for veterans with memory issues
Water-based Activity to Enhance Recall in Veterans: A Randomized Clinical Trial
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VETERANS ADMIN PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYS · NIH-10909816
This study is looking to see if doing water exercises along with brain training can help improve memory and thinking skills in veterans with Mild Cognitive Impairment, and it’s open to veterans aged 50-90 who want to boost their mental and physical health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VETERANS ADMIN PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PALO ALTO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10909816 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates whether a combination of water-based exercise and cognitive training can improve memory and cognitive function in veterans experiencing Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Participants will engage in a six-month program that includes thrice-weekly group sessions focused on water-based exercises alongside cognitive training activities. The study will compare the outcomes of this combined approach to a usual care control group, assessing improvements in cognitive abilities and overall physical health. The trial aims to include 190 veterans aged 50-90, providing a structured environment for both physical and mental engagement.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans aged 50-90 who have been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Mild Cognitive Impairment or are outside the age range of 50-90 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cognitive function and quality of life for veterans with Mild Cognitive Impairment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that combined physical and cognitive interventions can be beneficial for cognitive health, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
PALO ALTO, UNITED STATES
- VETERANS ADMIN PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYS — PALO ALTO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FAIRCHILD, JENNIFER KACI — VETERANS ADMIN PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYS
- Study coordinator: FAIRCHILD, JENNIFER KACI
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.
Conditions: Alzheimer disease dementia, Alzheimer syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer's disease risk