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Aerobic Exercise for Cognition in Schizophrenia

ClinicalTrials.gov · COMPLETED, 2018

50 participants

Abstract

This study will evaluate the ability of aerobic exercise (AE) to improve cognition in people with schizophrenia. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two interventions: (1) aerobic exercise class (stationary bicycle, or "spin" class) for up to 45 minutes three times per week for 12 weeks, or (2) balance and stretching class for up to 45 minutes three times per week for 12 weeks.

Conditions: Schizophrenia.

Primary outcome: Change in Cognitive Function, Assessed by Scores on the Measurement and Treatment Research to Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia (MATRICS) Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB).

Enrollment: 50 participants.

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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. Reported size: 50 participants or records.

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