Exercise program to prevent memory loss in Black adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a structured exercise program can help slow down memory and thinking changes in Black adults ages 45–65. You would be asked to take part in a supervised exercise routine over several months, and your health and cognition will be tracked.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 65 years old.
- You identify as Black or African American.
- You are not currently very active (less than 90 minutes of moderate exercise or 40 minutes of vigorous exercise per week).
- You can walk 2 flights of stairs or 3 blocks without chest pain, shortness of breath, or feeling lightheaded.
- You are willing to stay in the Denver metro area for the next 14 months.
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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