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Treadmill training as an augmentation treatment for Alzheimers disease: a pilot randomized controlled study
Arcoverde C, Deslandes A, Moraes H, Almeida C, de Araujo NB, Vasques PE, Silveira H, Laks J
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria 2014 Mar;72(3):190-196
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of aerobic exercise on the cognition and functional capacity in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. METHOD: Elderly (n = 20) with mild dementia (NINCDS-ADRDA/CDR1) were randomly assigned to an exercise group (EG) on a treadmill (30 minutes, twice a week and moderate intensity of 60% VO2max) and control group (GC) 10 patients. The primary outcome measure was the cognitive function using Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG). Specifics instruments were also applied to evaluate executive function, memory, attention and concentration, cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control and functional capacity. RESULTS: After 16 weeks, the EG showed improvement in cognition CAMCOG whereas the CG declined. Compared to the CG, the EG presented significant improvement on the functional capacity. The analysis of the effect size has shown a favorable response to the physical exercise in all dependent variables. CONCLUSION: Walking on treadmill may be recommended as an augmentation treatment for patients with AD.

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