๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-27

Inspiring Seniors Towards Exercise Promotion to Protect Cognition (NCT06496425)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Emory University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the benefits of beat-accented music stimulation (BMS) for behavioral changes of physical activity (PA) in older adults with subjective memory complaints. Specific Aims are to determine (1) whether BMS beneficially influences PA behaviors and psychological responses to PA in older adults for 6 months, and (2) whether exercising with BMS differently influences physical and cognitive functioning as well as quality of life in older adults. To test the effects of BMS on PA, participants will be randomly assigned to an exercise intervention that either includes BMS or does not include BMS. Participants will attend a supervised group strength training (ST) (30 minutes per day) and aerobic exercise (AE) (30-50 minutes per day) session for 3 days per week for the first 2 months, 1 day per week for the next 2 months (while encouraging participants to independently perform both AE and ST on other days), and independently for the final 2 months (always with a goal of performing \>150minutes per week AE and 3 days per week of ST for 30 minutes per day).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Emory University โ€” Atlanta, Georgia

Age range: 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Beat-accentuated, personalized music stimulation (BMS) (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Strength Training (ST) (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Aerobic exercise (AE) (BEHAVIORAL)

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Emory University โ€” Atlanta, Georgia
  • UNC Greensboro โ€” Greensboro, North Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (404) 727-8919

Email: istep@emory.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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