Physical ActivityDEACSNCT07710339
Ecological Momentary Cognitive Assessment
A study testing Exercise and Daylong Movement in people with Physical Activity and Cognition, run by Wake Forest University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to characterize the relationships between changes in cognitive functioning across the day and patterns of physical activity in older adults. Those who participate in the program will complete tests of cognition and several surveys at the start. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Activity, Cognition, Aging
- What is being tested?
- Exercise and Daylong Movement
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 15 Aug 2026to 1 Apr 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- age ≥65
- fluent in English
- own a smartphone
- able to provide digital informed consent
- able to walk without assistance from others (a cane or walker is allowed)
- low-active as defined by participating in purposeful aerobic exercise two days or less per week
Who cannot join
- potential neurological cofounders (stroke, seizure disorder, recent head injury or loss of consciousness)
- diagnosis of clinical mental abnormalities (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias)
- any other conditions that may impact their ability to complete the ecological momentary cognitive tasks or physical activity (e.g., visual or auditory impairments, uncontrolled arthritis)
- A score lower than 32 on the TICS-M.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site
Health and Exercise Sciences
Winstom Salem, North Carolina, 27109
Jason Fanning, PhD, 336-758-5042, fanninjt@wfu.edu
About this study
Official title: Characterizing Daily Activity and Cognition in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to characterize the relationships between changes in cognitive functioning across the day and patterns of physical activity in older adults. Those who participate in the program will complete tests of cognition and several surveys at the start. They will then wear an activity monitor and complete four cognitive tests plus surveys per day for one week. After this week concludes, they will continue completing the surveys and cognitive tests, and will engage in one week of structured exercise at a research center and one week where they work to move throughout the day.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Cognition, Aging
- Being tested
- Exercise, Daylong Movement
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ExerciseBehavioural
During this week, participants will be encouraged to complete 5 supervised center-based aerobic exercise sessions at a moderate to vigorous intensity.
Daylong MovementBehavioural
Participants will work to increase daily steps by approximately 25% while avoiding sustained periods of sitting.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control-Exercise First | Experimental | This condition completes the control week followed by structured exercise and then moving throughout the day. Receives: Behavioral: Exercise; Behavioral: Daylong Movement |
| Control-Daylong Movement First | Experimental | This condition completes the control week followed by moving throughout the day and then exercise. Receives: Behavioral: Exercise; Behavioral: Daylong Movement |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Daily cognitive performance
Average performance on ecological momentary cognitive tasks, completed up to 4 times daily: color trick (inhibition), 2-back (working memory), hand swype (task switching)
Measured: From start of control week to the end of participation at 3 weeks.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Jul 2026
- Study start15 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Apr 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Apr 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Physical ActivityStudies 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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Model description
- Participants complete one "control" week and then are randomly assigned to begin with either exercise or moving across the day before engaging in the remaining intervention arm.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Wake Forest University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jason Fanning, Wake Forest University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07710339
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB00026492
- Acronym
- DEACS
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 13 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 17 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Characterizing Daily Activity and Cognition in Older Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07710339
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DEACS / IRB00026492
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Cognition, Aging
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Wake Forest UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Apr 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Jul 2026 (actual)
- 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 purpose of this study is to characterize the relationships between changes in cognitive functioning across the day and patterns of physical activity in older adults. Those who participate in the program will complete tests of cognition and several surveys at the start. They will then wear an activity monitor and complete four cognitive tests plus surveys per day for one week. After this week concludes, they will continue completing the surveys and cognitive tests, and will engage in one week of structured exercise at a research center and one week where they work to move throughout the day.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants complete one "control" week and then are randomly assigned to begin with either exercise or moving across the day before engaging in the remaining intervention arm.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control-Exercise First | Experimental | Behavioral: Exercise, Behavioral: Daylong MovementThis condition completes the control week followed by structured exercise and then moving throughout the day. |
| Control-Daylong Movement First | Experimental | Behavioral: Exercise, Behavioral: Daylong MovementThis condition completes the control week followed by moving throughout the day and then exercise. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- age ≥65
- fluent in English
- own a smartphone
- able to provide digital informed consent
- able to walk without assistance from others (a cane or walker is allowed)
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- potential neurological cofounders (stroke, seizure disorder, recent head injury or loss of consciousness)
- diagnosis of clinical mental abnormalities (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias)
- any other conditions that may impact their ability to complete the ecological momentary cognitive tasks or physical activity (e.g., visual or auditory impairments, uncontrolled arthritis)
- A score lower than 32 on the TICS-M.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ExerciseDuring this week, participants will be encouraged to complete 5 supervised center-based aerobic exercise sessions at a moderate to vigorous intensity. | Behavioural | Control-Daylong Movement First, Control-Exercise First |
| Daylong MovementParticipants will work to increase daily steps by approximately 25% while avoiding sustained periods of sitting. | Behavioural | Control-Daylong Movement First, Control-Exercise First |
Primary outcome
Daily cognitive performance
Time frame: From start of control week to the end of participation at 3 weeks.
Average performance on ecological momentary cognitive tasks, completed up to 4 times daily: color trick (inhibition), 2-back (working memory), hand swype (task switching)
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Exercise and Daylong Movement in people with Physical Activity and Cognition, run by Wake Forest University at 1 site in United States.
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 6 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Carter Stoke, BS (336-758-5042, stokcm25@wfu.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Daily cognitive performance (time frame: From start of control week to the end of participation at 3 weeks.). 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 17 Jul 2026.