Journal article

A randomized controlled trial of physical activity with individual goal-setting and volunteer mentors to overcome sedentary lifestyle in older adults at risk of cognitive decline: The INDIGO trial protocol

KL Cox, EV Cyarto, C Etherton-Beer, KA Ellis, H Alfonso, L Clare, D Liew, D Ames, L Flicker, OP Almeida, D LoGiudice, NT Lautenschlager

BMC Geriatrics | BMC | Published : 2017

Abstract

Background: Increasing physical activity (PA) effectively in those who are inactive is challenging. For those who have subjective memory complaints (SMC) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) this is a greater challenge necessitating the need for more engaging and innovative approaches. The primary aim of this trial is to determine whether a home-based 6-month PA intervention with individual goal-setting and peer mentors (GM-PA) can significantly increase PA levels in insufficiently active older adults at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). Methods: Community living 60-80 year olds with SMC or MCI who do not engage in more than 60 min per week of moderate intensity PA will be..

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Grants

Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council


Funding Acknowledgements

This trial is supported by a project grant from the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (1045530) to NL, KC, CB, KE, EC, HA, LC, DL, DA, LF, OPA and DL. The funding body has had no role in the design of the study or collection, analysis, or interpretation of data or in writing the manuscript.