Program to promote exercise and prevent cognitive decline in the Black community
Exercise Adherence and Cognitive Decline: Engaging With the Black Community to Develop and Test a Goal-Setting and Exercise Intensity Intervention
This study is testing a new exercise program aimed at helping Black adults aged 45-65 stay active to see if it can prevent memory problems as they age.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Colorado, Boulder Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Aurora, Colorado and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06769022 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to test a goals-based program designed to encourage exercise among individuals aged 45-65 from the Black community, who are at risk for cognitive decline due to low physical activity levels. The program, developed in collaboration with a Black-led community organization, focuses on understanding participants' preferences regarding exercise intensity and goal difficulty. The feasibility and acceptability of this intervention will be evaluated through participant feedback and adherence to the exercise regimen. The study is set in the Denver metro area and seeks to address health disparities in physical activity and cognitive health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Black or African American individuals aged 45-65 who are currently inactive and willing to participate in a structured exercise program.
Not a fit: Patients who are already physically active or have serious psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer's or dementia, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance physical activity levels and potentially mitigate cognitive decline in the targeted population.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is tailored for a specific community and demographic, similar interventions promoting physical activity have shown promise in improving health outcomes in diverse populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * \<3 incorrect responses on the Pfeiffer Mental Status Questionnaire * Ages 45-65. * Consent to be randomized to condition. * Planning to remain in the Denver metro area for the next two months * Identify as Black or African American Exclusion Criteria: * Currently physically active (i.e., \>90 min/week of moderate PA or \>40 min/week of vigorous PA consistently for the past 6 months). * On antipsychotic medications or currently under treatment for any serious psychiatric disorder, including Alzheimer's or dementia * Answers "yes" to 1 or more of the 7 questions of the PAR-Q+ * Blood pressure at baseline or before exercise is greater than 140/90 * Blood pressure \>210/90 mmHg (for men) or \>190/90 mmHg (for women) immediately after exercise * Inability to walk 3 blocks without chest pain, shortness of breath, or light headedness. * Inability to climb 2 flights of stairs without chest pain, shortness of breath, or light headedness.
Where this trial is running
Aurora, Colorado and 2 other locations
- Aurora Center for Active Adults — Aurora, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
- University of Colorado at Boulder — Boulder, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
- Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center — Denver, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marin McCallen, BA
- Email: marin.mccallen@colorado.edu
- Phone: (720)853-4676
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.