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U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Self-Guided Lifestyle Intervention and Structured Lifestyle Intervention for Alzheimer Disease. Completed, enrolled 2,000 participants across 6 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this research study is to see if lifestyle changes can protect memory and thinking (cognition) as we age. A recent study in Finland found that a combination of physical and cognitive exercise, diet, and social activity protected cognitive function in healthy older adults who were at increased risk of significant memory loss. So far no medications can rival this positive outcome. The point of POINTER is to test if lifestyle change can also protect against memory loss in Americans.
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Interventions
Lifestyle intervention that involves providing participants with education, support, and tangible tools to assist them in developing and carrying out healthier lifestyle practices.
Lifestyle intervention that involves a structured program of diet, physical and cognitive exercise, and management of cardiometabolic risks.