Cardiovascular Risk Reduction and Exercise - Dallas, TX

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Cardiovascular Risk Reduction and Exercise - Dallas, TX


5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Dallas TX 75390
United States


Study Status:
Recruiting
Age:
60 to 85
Duration:
2 years
Study Type:
Prevention Studies
I'm interested in participating in this study

Next Steps

Thank you for your interest in this study! To learn more or to get started, please visit www.rrADTrial.org, the rrAD Coordinating Center Team at 214-345-4665 or email ieembrain@texashealth.org
 


Eligibility Requirements

You must be 60-85 years of age, have high blood pressure, (i.e, >130 mmHG), a family history of dementia or mild memory concerns and not be engaged in regular exercise.

About The Study:

This study examines the effects of exercise and treatment of cardiovascular risks such as high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol in individuals at high risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.

Purpose

What Is Involved:

Participants who have successfully completed screening will be randomly assigned to the study as controls or to one of three intervention groups.  Intervention group participants will  receive either exercise or cardiovascular treatment alone or in combination.

All participants will receive the intervention assigned to their group for 2 years and will have  periodic clinic visits & testing during that time. 

If you are assigned to the control group, you may choose to do stretching exercises following exercise routines and materials provided by the study. Depending on your group assignment, the study may pay for fitness center membership during the participation period.
 


Location Information:

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Dallas TX 75390
United States

I'm interested in participating in this study

Next Steps

Thank you for your interest in this study! To learn more or to get started, please visit www.rrADTrial.org, the rrAD Coordinating Center Team at 214-345-4665 or email ieembrain@texashealth.org