Exercise program to improve brain health in older Black adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests whether a structured exercise program can improve brain health in adults age 60 and older who are less active and have early thinking/memory concerns. It may help maintain or improve thinking abilities over time, with medical supervision throughout the study.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older and self-identify as African American or Black.
- You can speak, read, and understand English for study visits and tests.
- You can walk on your own (not needing a wheelchair, walker, or cane).
- You are currently pretty inactive—less than 60 minutes of physical activity per week.
- Screening shows mild thinking/memory difficulty: MoCA 20–26 and Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status Modified 28–35.
- Your primary care doctor approves you to take part (clearance required by your clinician).
- You do not have color blindness.
- You do not have a diagnosed neurological condition (including certain headache disorders or nerve problems), and major depression or severe psychiatric symptoms are not present.
- You do not have recent major heart/circulation problems or medical limitations that make exercise unsafe (such as certain recent heart events, uncontrolled blood pressure, or active blood clots).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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