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Effects of exercise on cognition and Alzheimer's biomarkers in a randomized controlled trial of adults with mild cognitive impairment: The EXERT study

Laura D. Baker, Judy Pa, J. Katula, V. Aslanyan, David P. Salmon, Diane M. Jacobs, Elizabeth A. Chmelo, Heather Hodge et al.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, 2025

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Abstract

The EXERT study (Exercise in Adults with Mild Memory Problems) was a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized controlled trial that examined effects of exercise on cognition and other measures of brain health in sedentary older adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

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Evidence Hub reads this as a randomized trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 2 of 5 (High · randomized trial). Randomized trials of a reasonable size are the strongest single-study design.

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