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Personalized Exercise Treatments for Older Veterans With Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome

Description

This study will begin to evaluate personalized preventative dementia treatments for Veterans at risk for developing dementia. The investigators will target Veterans with Motoric Cognitive Risk syndrome (MCR), which is characterized by slow gait speed and cognitive concerns (e.g., problems with memory or concentrations).

Conditions

Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome
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Study Details

Study overview

This study will begin to evaluate personalized preventative dementia treatments for Veterans at risk for developing dementia. The investigators will target Veterans with Motoric Cognitive Risk syndrome (MCR), which is characterized by slow gait speed and cognitive concerns (e.g., problems with memory or concentrations).

Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome: Refining Treatment Strategies and Testing Feasibility to Personalize Treatment for Older Veterans

Personalized Exercise Treatments for Older Veterans With Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome

Condition
Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02130-4817

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Age 65
  • 2. Receiving VA primary care
  • 3. Community-dwelling
  • 4. Motoric Cognitive Risky Syndrome i. Slow gait speed ii. Subjective cognitive concerns/complaints
  • 1. Non-English speaking
  • 2. Presence of a terminal disease
  • 3. Major medical problem
  • 4. Myocardial infarction or major surgery in the previous 3 months
  • 5. 3-point walking pattern
  • 6. Dementia diagnostic
  • 7. Mobility disability

Ages Eligible for Study

65 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

VA Office of Research and Development,

Elisa Ogawa, PhD MS BS, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA

Study Record Dates

2029-12-31