The RAATE-MCI proposal is designed to determine the effects of physical activity on risk factors for Alzheimer's Disease in older African American adults. The study will compare a physical activity program to an active control group. RAATE-MCI is a 52-week randomized controlled trial. 144 African American adults aged 60 and older will be recruited.
are African American (self-identify)
are 60 and older
are physically capable of exercise
are willing to accept randomization
have cognitive impairment that would interfere with participating in a group discussion
meet criteria for dementia
are unwilling to give written informed consent or accept randomization in either study group
Sum of MVPA bouts for the 7 day wear period ≥40 mins
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Lead sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator