The SYNERGIC-2 Trial (SYNchronizing, Exercises and Remedies to GaIn Cognition@home) is inviting volunteers between 60-85 years old WITH memory and thinking concerns to participate in a research study investigating how exercise and cognitive training may delay the onset of dementia.
SYNERGIC-2
- Run Dates:
- Ongoing
Who is eligible to participate in the study?
To participate in this research trial, you MUST:
- Be between the ages of 60 to 85
- Be experiencing memory and thinking concerns
- Have access to a home computer, laptop, or tablet with internet
- Have regular access to and ability to use email
- Be able to read, write, and speak English
- Be able to walk 10 meters/32 feet independently WITHOUT a walking aid
What is required of the participants?
Your participation will:
- Include being randomly assigned to complete either:
- An online educational program, or
- An at-home personalized program to address lifestyle risk factors of dementia.
- Complete weekly lessons or exercise tasks for one year (12 months)
- University:
- University of Alberta, Western University, & Lawson Health Research Institute
- Contact:
- Brooklyn Mankasingh
- mankasin@ualberta.ca
- 780-248-2043
- Ethics ID:
- Pro00130655