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Group-Based Exercise Intervention to Prevent Cognitive and Motor Decline

Italy158 participantsStarted 2026-02-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of the Ideomotor Program in healthy older adults living in the community. The main research questions are: 1\) Is the Ideomotor Program effective in improving cognitive function? 2) Is the Ideomotor Program effective in improving motor function? 3) Is the Ideomotor Program effective in improving overall well-being? Researchers will compare the Ideomotor Program to a community group cognitive training program to determine whether the effects are superior. Participants will: undergo assessments at baseline, at the mid-intervention point, and upon program completion; participate in a 16-week group exercise program in a community gym two times per week; keep a diary to monitor the number of falls and any adverse events.

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * At least 50 years old; * Able to move independently; * Live in the community; * Demonstrated ability to comprehend complex verbal instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe neurological and psychological conditions; * Less than 9,36 score in the FAB15; * Lack of medical clearance to participate in an exercise program; * Less than 75% of attendance.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Executive functions

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the intervention period (week 17)

Cognitive flexibility

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the intervention period (week 17)

Short-term and working memory

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the intervention period (week 17)

Visuo-spatial short term working memory

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the intervention period (week 17)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07494149

SponsorUniversity of Bergamo

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-07

Contact for this trial

Inaihá L. Benincá, PhD student

+39 0352052960 inaiha.laureanobeninca@unibg.it

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Executive functions

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the intervention period (week 17)

Cognitive flexibility

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the intervention period (week 17)

Short-term and working memory

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the intervention period (week 17)

Visuo-spatial short term working memory

Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the intervention period (week 17)