ElderlyNCT02731261
Chronic Effects of Exercise on Motor Memory Consolidation in Elderly People
A study testing Motor memory consolidation in people with Elderly, run by Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco.
Trial summary
The main purpose of this study was to investigate if a six months period of physical exercise could improve motor memory consolidation in elderly people. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 72 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Elderly
- What is being tested?
- Motor memory consolidation
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 38 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Jan 2013to Sep 2013
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 to 72 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- individuals not engaged in physical activity;
- persons aged from 65 years.
Who cannot join
- sensory abnormalities;
- mental abnormalities;
- motor abnormalities;
- other atypical health problems.
About this study
The main purpose of this study was to investigate if a six months period of physical exercise could improve motor memory consolidation in elderly people.
Read the detailed description
38 subjects of both genders, with a mean age of 71 years old participated in the study. Subjects were divided in two groups: a control group and an experimental group. Before the intervention of a physical exercise program, subjects performed a Finger Tapping Sequence to measure baseline performance. After the intervention, the assessment of the impact of exercise on motor memory consolidation was held in three stages: Training; 1 hour after training and 24 hours after training.
- Conditions
- Elderly
- Being tested
- Motor memory consolidation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Motor memory consolidationOther
Subjects were divided in two groups: a control group and an experimental group. Before the intervention of a physical exercise program, subjects performed a Finger Tapping Sequence to measure baseline performance. After the intervention, the assessment of the impact of exercise on motor memory consolidation was held in three stages: Training; 1 hour after training and 24 hours after training.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Motor memory consolidation |
| Control | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Subjects performed a Finger Tapping Sequence to measure a performance in Motor memory consolidation.
The participants were required to learn a Finger Tapping Sequence (4_1_3_2_4) by using a computer keyboard. The finger sequence corresponded to computer keys as follows: digit 1 - Index finger; digit 2 - Middle finger; digit 3 - Ring finger; digit 4 - Little. The participants were requested to repeat the sequence as quickly and as accurately as possible for 30 seconds.
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Apr 2016 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2013
- Primary completionJul 2013
- Study completionSep 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ElderlyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, André Ramalho, Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02731261
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ESE IPCB01
- Status last verified
- Apr 2016
- First submitted
- 23 Mar 2016
- Last updated
- 7 Apr 2016
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Apr 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Chronic Effects of Exercise on Motor Memory Consolidation in Elderly People
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02731261
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ESE IPCB01
- Conditions
- Elderly
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Instituto Politécnico de Castelo BrancoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2013
- Primary completion
- Jul 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Sep 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Apr 2016 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The main purpose of this study was to investigate if a six months period of physical exercise could improve motor memory consolidation in elderly people.
Detailed description
38 subjects of both genders, with a mean age of 71 years old participated in the study. Subjects were divided in two groups: a control group and an experimental group. Before the intervention of a physical exercise program, subjects performed a Finger Tapping Sequence to measure baseline performance. After the intervention, the assessment of the impact of exercise on motor memory consolidation was held in three stages: Training; 1 hour after training and 24 hours after training.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | Experimental | Other: Motor memory consolidation |
| Control | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 72 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- individuals not engaged in physical activity;
- persons aged from 65 years.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- sensory abnormalities;
- mental abnormalities;
- motor abnormalities;
- other atypical health problems.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Motor memory consolidationSubjects were divided in two groups: a control group and an experimental group. Before the intervention of a physical exercise program, subjects performed a Finger Tapping Sequence to measure baseline performance. After the intervention, the assessment of the impact of exercise on motor memory consolidation was held in three stages: Training; 1 hour after training and 24 hours after training. | Other | Experimental |
Primary outcome
Subjects performed a Finger Tapping Sequence to measure a performance in Motor memory consolidation.
Time frame: 6 months
The participants were required to learn a Finger Tapping Sequence (4_1_3_2_4) by using a computer keyboard. The finger sequence corresponded to computer keys as follows: digit 1 - Index finger; digit 2 - Middle finger; digit 3 - Ring finger; digit 4 - Little. The participants were requested to repeat the sequence as quickly and as accurately as possible for 30 seconds.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Apr 2016.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Motor memory consolidation in people with Elderly, run by Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Apr 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Subjects performed a Finger Tapping Sequence to measure a performance in Motor memory consolidation. (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Apr 2016.