Aerobic exercise and vascular cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the efficacy of a progressive aerobic exercise training program on cognitive and everyday function among adults with mild subcortical ischemic vascular cognitive impairment (SIVCI).

Methods

This was a proof-of-concept single-blind randomized controlled trial comparing a 6-month, thrice-weekly, progressive aerobic exercise training program (AT) with usual care plus education on cognitive and everyday function with a follow-up assessment 6 months after the formal cessation of aerobic exercise training. Primary outcomes assessed were general cognitive function (Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive subscale [ADAS-Cog]), executive functions (Executive Interview [EXIT-25]), and activities of daily living (Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study-Activiti

SUBMITTER: Liu-Ambrose T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5109938 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature