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Behavioral Intervention

Lifestyle Interventions for Dementia Prevention (DDPP Trial)

N/A
Recruiting
Led By David K Johnson, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of California, Davis
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Does not plan to travel outside of the home geographic area for more than 3 months over the course of the study
Sedentary (as per the Telephone Assessment of Physical Activity)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline to month 4
Awards & highlights

DDPP Trial Summary

This trial will compare the two lifestyle interventions to see which is more effective in reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for older African Americans and non-Hispanic whites at risk of cognitive decline, who are sedentary with a poor diet but without significant cognitive impairment or physical disabilities. Participants must not plan extensive travel during the study and be willing to join either lifestyle intervention group.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests two interventions: an Aerobic Exercise program with in-class walking workouts, and dietary counseling based on the MIND diet aimed at improving brain health by eating more berries, vegetables, grains, nuts, fish, poultry, beans and olive oil while reducing unhealthy fats and red meat.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While this trial focuses on lifestyle changes rather than medication which typically have fewer side effects; potential risks may include muscle soreness from increased activity levels or digestive changes due to diet adjustments.

DDPP Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I will not travel outside my local area for more than 3 months during the study.
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I lead a mostly inactive lifestyle.

DDPP Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline to month 4
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline to month 4 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in DDPP Neuropsychological Test Battery
Secondary outcome measures
Change in 6-Minute Walk Test
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Change in Chair Rise
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DDPP Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Aerobic Exercise GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will follow a structured program that includes exercise 3 times per week for about 30 minutes each time. The type of aerobic exercise will vary, but will primarily focus on in-class walking tutorials. Participants will work with a Personal Trainer to create their own physical activity program that will fit their needs and schedule. The Personal Trainer will supervise the participants directly for the first 6 weeks. Once participants are consistently and safely meeting their goals, their Personal Trainer will allow unsupervised exercise sessions.
Group II: Diet Skills GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will attend weekly classes focused on incorporating heart healthy foods (e.g., fruits and vegetables) into their existing dietary plan. We will ask them to limit the number of calories they take in and will show them how to use portion control with the goal of losing body weight. Participants will also learn hands-on skills for preparing healthy meals at home in cooking classes led by professional chefs.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, DavisLead Sponsor
911 Previous Clinical Trials
4,709,183 Total Patients Enrolled
9 Trials studying Dementia
3,155 Patients Enrolled for Dementia
Tice Creek Fitness CenterUNKNOWN
East Oakland Sports CenterUNKNOWN

Media Library

Aerobic Exercise (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04141878 — N/A
Dementia Research Study Groups: Aerobic Exercise Group, Diet Skills Group
Dementia Clinical Trial 2023: Aerobic Exercise Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04141878 — N/A
Aerobic Exercise (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04141878 — N/A
Dementia Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04141878 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is this trial still open for recruitment?

"Per the information displayed on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is still in search of participants. The study was originally published on May 26th 2021 and has been revised as recently as January 26th 2022."

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How many people have volunteered to participate in the clinical trial?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov states that this clinical trial, first listed on the 26th of May 2021, is actively recruiting patients to participate. 400 individuals need to be enrolled from one site in total."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
California
What site did they apply to?
University of California, Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
1

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

If I am unknown about dementia am I still eligible?
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I want to try anything to help improve my lifestyle.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
~104 spots leftby Apr 2025