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Lifestyle Intervention for Alzheimer's Prevention (POINTER Trial)
POINTER Trial Summary
This trial will test if lifestyle changes can help protect memory and thinking in older adults.
POINTER Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowPOINTER Trial Timeline
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.POINTER Trial Design
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- I can perform physical exercises.I can perform physical exercises.I am not taking any psychoactive drugs for certain health conditions.I have a serious heart rhythm problem.I have not had a heart attack, major heart surgery, or blood clots in the past specified months.You don't exercise regularly, as determined by a questionnaire.You have a low score on the MIND Diet, as determined by the MIND Diet Screener.You do not have significant memory or thinking problems as determined by certain tests.A close family member has had memory problems.I am between 70 and 79 years old.I am currently in physical therapy or cardiopulmonary rehab.I am able to perform physical exercises.I can perform physical exercises.I do not have any major neurological conditions.I have not had a stroke within the specified time frame.My condition meets the lung disease criteria.I have been treated for cancer within the last 2 years.I have not had hip, joint, or spinal surgery in the last 6 months.I am willing to follow a lifestyle intervention plan.I have had weight loss surgery that affects how my body absorbs food.I am male.You do not intend to travel outside of your home geographic area for an extended period of time during study participation.I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or high blood sugar.I have taken medication for memory problems or Alzheimer's disease.I use insulin to manage my type 2 diabetes.I have a serious heart condition.I am either younger than 60 or older than 80 years old.My kidneys are in the final stage of failure.I have not had major depression in the last 6 months.I am currently receiving hospice care.I am currently taking corticosteroids every day.The study is specifically looking for participants who are African American/Black, Native American, or Hispanic/Latinx.You have a low score on the MIND Diet Screener.You have a high risk of cognitive decline based on a specific scoring system.You don't exercise regularly, as determined by the POINTER Physical Activity Questionnaire.You have to have good memory and thinking skills, and not have signs of dementia.
- Group 1: Structured Lifestyle Intervention
- Group 2: Self-Guided Lifestyle Intervention
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the targeted demographic for this medical experiment?
"This research project is accepting 2000 individuals with Alzheimer's disease between the ages of 60 and 79. Applicants must meet certain essential criteria, such as absence of cognitive decline (TICSm score >32), low MIND Diet score (MIND Diet Screener) and suboptimal cardiovascular health; they should also be sedentary and have a first-degree family history of memory impairment. Furthermore, this study particularly seeks African American/Black, Native American or Hispanic/Latinx race applicants aged 70 to 79 who live in areas where POINTER interventions will be administered, without travel plans outside their home region during trial participation."
Do you accept participants in their thirties for this experiment?
"This trial's admission requirements stipulate that the age range for participants must be between 60 to 79. By contrast, there are 23 clinical trials available to those under 18 and 542 studies catered towards seniors older than 65 years old."
Are there any openings for enrolment in this medical trial?
"Subsequent to consulting clinicaltrials.gov, it appears that this medical study is currently not seeking participants; the trial has been available since August 1st 2019 and was last modified on April 21st 2022. Even though there are no further openings for this survey, 552 other trials presently require subjects for their studies."
What is the scope of this research project in terms of medical institutions?
"The research is being conducted in Sacramento, California (Northern California), Downers Grove, Illinois (North carolina) and ChicagoIllinois with the assistance of Advocate Aurora Health. In addition to this there are 7 additional sites which have been allocated for the trial."
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- Houston: < 24 hours
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- < 1 Day
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