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Acute bout of High Intensity Interval Training for Healthy Aging

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Led By Jason Allen, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Virginia

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 4 individual measurements taken during each experimental session with each session lasting up to about 3 hours. 1 pre-intervention measurement and 3 post-intervention measurements spaced at least 15min apart

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Study Summary

This trialwill study the effect of different exercise intensities on brain blood flow and cognition in elderly people. It will help find the best exercise for seniors to protect against age-related mental decline.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 4 individual measurements taken during each experimental session with each session lasting up to about 3 hours. 1 pre-intervention measurement and 3 post-intervention measurements spaced at least 15min apart

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~4 individual measurements taken during each experimental session with each session lasting up to about 3 hours. 1 pre-intervention measurement and 3 post-intervention measurements spaced at least 15min apart

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 individual measurements taken during each experimental session with each session lasting up to about 3 hours. 1 pre-intervention measurement and 3 post-intervention measurements spaced at least 15min apart for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Middle Cerebral Artery Velocity (MCAv)

Secondary outcome measures

Internal Carotid Artery (ICA) Diameter

Internal Carotid Artery (ICA) Pulse Velocity

Working Memory

Other outcome measures

Augmentation Index (AI)

End Tidal CO2 (ETCO2)

Heart Rate

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Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: ControlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Acute bout of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group III: Acute bout of Continuous Moderate Intensity ExerciseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of VirginiaLead Sponsor

753 Previous Clinical Trials

1,245,018 Total Patients Enrolled

Jason Allen, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Virginia

2 Previous Clinical Trials

124 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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How extensive is the participant pool in this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation was first posted on the 14th of January 2022 and is still actively recruiting participants. This trial requires 16 volunteers from a single medical centre."

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Are there any opportunities for new participants to join this experiment?

"Affirmative. According to the data accessible on clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavour is actively recruiting participants. It was initially posted on January 14th 2022 and subsequently modified November 4th of that same year. 16 individuals are being sought from a single medical centre for participation in the study."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Effects of Acute Exercise Intensity on Cerebral Blood Flow and Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Jason Allen 2022. "Effects of Acute Exercise Intensity on Cerebral Blood Flow and Cognitive Function in Older Adults". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05131217.