CompletedNot Applicable

Aquatic Exercise for Cognition and Mobility in Older Adults

United States25 participantsStarted 2022-02-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of an aquatic exercise program on cognition and physical function of older adults.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to ambulate 100 ft independently with or without assistive device * Score greater than or equal to 3 on the Mini-Cog Test * Stable medical condition within one month prior to the study * Stable exercise program within one month prior to the study * Available during study testing and group class times * COVID-19 vaccination * Permission from medical provider to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * History of dementia or Alzheimer's * Contraindication to exercise or pool immersion (e.g., unstable cardiovascular conditions, fever, diarrhea, aqua-phobia)

What they're measuring

Stroop Effect Test: Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period

Timeframe: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks

Trail Making Test A and B: Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period

Timeframe: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks

Digit Backwards Test : Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period

Timeframe: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks

Gait Measurements: Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period

Timeframe: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks

Functional Outcome Measures: Change from baseline to the end of intervention/control period

Timeframe: Measures taken at baseline and again at approximately 9-10 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05501249

SponsorEmily Dunlap

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-12

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