The aim of this study is to explore whether changes in parameters of physical activity, physical fitness and mentally stimulating activities are associated with cognitive parameters.
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Brief title
Condition
- Other condition
Synonym
Health condition
Cognitieve functie
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Cognitive function, measured with a neuropsychological test battery and
reported mentally stimulating activities.
Secondary outcome
not applicable
Background summary
Due to plasticity of the human brain, cognitive capacity could be influenced by
lifestyle behaviours throughout the lifespan. It is feasible that successful
cognitive aging is mediated by components of cardiorespiratory fitness. At the
same time, all studies examining the role of physical activity in cognitive
function have difficulties ruling out the impact of cognitive (or mental)
stimulation. It is thought that keeping mentally active will maintain ones
cognitive abilities and possibly prevent cognitive decline (generally referred
to as the *use it or lose it* hypothesis). Our study wishes to evaluate the
effects of changes in physical activity, physical fitness and mentally
stimulating activities on cognitive function in a study of young and middle
aged participants.
Study objective
The aim of this study is to explore whether changes in parameters of physical
activity, physical fitness and mentally stimulating activities are associated
with cognitive parameters.
Study design
Cross sectional study.
Study burden and risks
All volunteers for the cognitieve tests in the UPLIFT answer a questionnaire on
mentally stimulation activities and participate in cognitive testing. All tests
together take approximately 0.5 hours. The risks of all these tests are
negligible.
Bolognalaan 101
3584 CJ Utrecht
Nederland
Bolognalaan 101
3584 CJ Utrecht
Nederland
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Age
Inclusion criteria
All UPLIFT volunteers visiting our facilities for the second test, aged 18-25 years and 55-62 years are asked to participate in the supplementary cognitive testing and mentally stimulating activities procedures.
Exclusion criteria
Volunteers with any history of stroke will be excluded from the supplementary cognitive test procedure.
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL23833.041.08 |