Cognitive Testing Battery
Objective: Assessment of cognitive function using multiple standardized tests to evaluate the effects of aerobic exercise on cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
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Protocol Steps
Baseline Assessment
At baseline, participants underwent glucometabolic and treadmill tests, fat distribution assessment using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, blood collection for assay, and cognitive testing
Note: Baseline measurements established before intervention
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“Before and after the study, glucometabolic and treadmill tests were performed and fat distribution was assessed using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. At baseline, month 3, and month 6, blood was collected for assay and cognitive tests were administered.”
Randomization to Intervention Groups
Participants were randomized either to a high-intensity aerobic exercise group or stretching control group
Note: Six-month randomized controlled clinical trial design
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“Participants were randomized either to a high-intensity aerobic exercise or stretching control group.”
Aerobic Exercise Intervention
Aerobic group exercised under the supervision of a fitness trainer at 75% to 85% of heart rate reserve
Note: High-intensity aerobic exercise condition
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“The aerobic group exercised under the supervision of a fitness trainer at 75% to 85% of heart rate reserve for 45 to 60 min/d, 4 d/wk for 6 months.”
Stretching Control Intervention
Control group carried out supervised stretching activities according to the same schedule but maintained their heart rate at or below 50% of their heart rate reserve
Note: Control condition with minimal cardiovascular demand
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“The control group carried out supervised stretching activities according to the same schedule but maintained their heart rate at or below 50% of their heart rate reserve.”
Month 3 Assessment
At month 3, blood was collected for assay and cognitive tests were administered
Note: Midpoint assessment during intervention
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“At baseline, month 3, and month 6, blood was collected for assay and cognitive tests were administered.”
Month 6 Assessment
At month 6, blood was collected for assay and cognitive tests were administered
Note: Final assessment at end of intervention
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“At baseline, month 3, and month 6, blood was collected for assay and cognitive tests were administered.”
Post-Study Assessment
After the 6-month study, glucometabolic and treadmill tests were performed and fat distribution was assessed using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
Note: Post-intervention measurements to assess changes from baseline
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“Before and after the study, glucometabolic and treadmill tests were performed and fat distribution was assessed using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry.”