BRAIN Training Trial: Balance, Resistance, or INterval Training Trial: A Randomised Controlled Trial of Three Exercise Modalities in Mild Cognitive Impairment [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Maria Fiatarone Singh (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Teresa Liu-Ambrose ,  Prof Jeff Coombes ,  Prof Jeffrey Hausdorff ,  Prof Ulrik Wisloff

Brief description About 10% of older adults have mild changes in memory or thinking (Mild Cognitive Impairment, or MCI) which don’t interfere with daily life, but increase the risk of dementia. Exercise may improve thinking abilities, but the best kind of exercise is not clear. We will randomise 530 older adults with MCI in Australia, Canada, and Israel to weight lifting, high intensity aerobic training or toning exercises for 12 months to see which prescription is best for brain health and overall function.

Funding Amount $2,016,192.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant