Exercise program for adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairments

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates a 6-month exercise program designed for adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairments in South Carolina. Participants will engage in moderate intensity exercise twice a week, either in-person with a coach or through a distance program with coaching support. The study aims to assess the practicality and enjoyment of the program, as well as its effects on endurance, mobility, and cognitive function over time. Participants will receive individualized exercise plans based on their initial assessments and will be monitored for progress.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria:

* adult (age \>18)
* medical diagnosis of mild-moderate cognitive impairment
* medical clearance by referring provider for exercise
* able to follow 2-step commands

Exclusion criteria:

* significant pain with movement (\>5/10)
* severe balance impairments or lack of independence on and off exercise equipment (by physical therapist judgment at Intake)

Where it's running

• Arnold School of Public Health
  Columbia, South Carolina, United States Recruiting
• Sumter YMCA
  Sumter, South Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Elizabeth Regan, PhD
• Email: eregan@mailbox.sc.edu
• Phone: 7046092409

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.