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Behavioural Intervention

Music for Alzheimer's Disease Prevention (iSTEP+ Trial)

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Kyoung Shin Park, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Adults at least 65 years old
Ambulatory/capable of walking for 6 minutes without pain or aid such as a walker/cane
Must not have
Stroke or neural impairment in the past 6 months
Diagnosis of neurological disorder or spinal cord disorder
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at baseline (before the intervention), month 3 and month 5 during the intervention, and post-test (within 4 weeks after the intervention)
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Summary

This trial aims to see if listening to beat-accented music while exercising can help older adults with memory complaints to be more physically active. Participants will be divided into two groups - one group will exercise

Who is the study for?
This trial is for older adults with memory complaints who are able to participate in regular physical activity. They should be willing to exercise with or without beat-accented music as part of the study and commit to a structured exercise program for 6 months.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing if exercising while listening to beat-accented music can improve physical activity, cognitive function, and quality of life in seniors. Participants will do strength training and aerobic exercises either with or without music.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves common physical activities like strength training and aerobic exercises, potential side effects may include typical exercise-related issues such as muscle soreness or strain.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 65 years old or older.
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I can walk for 6 minutes without help or pain.
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I do not have thoughts of suicide and am not diagnosed with depression.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have not had a stroke or brain injury in the last 6 months.
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I have been diagnosed with a neurological or spinal cord disorder.
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I cannot or do not want to attend the required classes 3 times a week initially, then once a week.
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I have been diagnosed with clinical depression.
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I have hearing or vision problems that haven't been corrected.
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I have not had a hip, knee, or spinal fracture or surgery in the last 6 months.
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I understand the study procedures.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at baseline (before the intervention), month 3 and month 5 during the intervention, and post-test (within 4 weeks after the intervention)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at baseline (before the intervention), month 3 and month 5 during the intervention, and post-test (within 4 weeks after the intervention) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Adherence to the physical activity program
Affective responses to physical activity as assessed by Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale
Changes of physical activity behaviors as assessed by ActiGraph wGT3X-BT
Secondary study objectives
Episodic memory as assessed using the Mnemonic Similarity Task
Episodic memory as assessed using the NIH Toolbox Picture Sequence Memory test
Executive function as assessed using the NIH Toolbox Dimensional Change Card Sort test
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Exercise and musicExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The strength training (ST) program incorporates single-leg exercises for balance training and training with resistance bands and body weight. During the ST, participants will be asked to synchronize their concentric and eccentric muscle contractions in time with the tempo of BMS playlists at a specific music tempo. For aerobic exercise (AE), participants will be instructed to walk at moderate intensity with duration increasing up to an ultimate goal of 150 min/week. Participants will be trained to walk in synchrony with the beats. Participants will receive individualized music playlists to match individual walking cadence and music preference.
Group II: ExerciseActive Control1 Intervention
The ST program incorporates single-leg exercises for balance training and training with resistance bands and body weight. For AE, participants will be instructed to walk at moderate intensity with duration increasing up to an ultimate goal of 150 min/week.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Music
2013
Completed Phase 3
~1810

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Alzheimer's AssociationOTHER
95 Previous Clinical Trials
42,220 Total Patients Enrolled
University of North Carolina, GreensboroLead Sponsor
32 Previous Clinical Trials
16,641 Total Patients Enrolled
Kyoung Shin Park, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of North Carolina, Greensboro
1 Previous Clinical Trials
80 Total Patients Enrolled
~53 spots leftby Mar 2026
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