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NCT Number: NCT07710339

Ecological Momentary Cognitive Assessment

The purpose of this study is to characterize the relationships between changes in cognitive functioning across the day and patterns of physical activity in older adults. Those who participate in the program will complete tests of cognition and several surveys at the start. They will then wear an activity monitor and complete four cognitive tests plus surveys per day for one week. After this week concludes, they will continue completing the surveys and cognitive tests, and will engage in one week of structured exercise at a research center and one week where they work to move throughout the day.

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Key information

Conditions

Physical Activity Aging Behavior Cognition Motor Activity

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Health and Exercise Sciences

Winstom Salem, North Carolina, 27109, United States

Location contact

Jason Fanning, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

336-758-5042

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • age ≥65
  • fluent in English
  • own a smartphone
  • able to provide digital informed consent
  • able to walk without assistance from others (a cane or walker is allowed)
  • low-active as defined by participating in purposeful aerobic exercise two days or less per week

Exclusion criteria

  • potential neurological cofounders (stroke, seizure disorder, recent head injury or loss of consciousness)
  • diagnosis of clinical mental abnormalities (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias)
  • any other conditions that may impact their ability to complete the ecological momentary cognitive tasks or physical activity (e.g., visual or auditory impairments, uncontrolled arthritis)
  • A score lower than 32 on the TICS-M.

Treatment and study plan

Exercise

Behavioral

During this week, participants will be encouraged to complete 5 supervised center-based aerobic exercise sessions at a moderate to vigorous intensity.

Daylong Movement

Behavioral

Participants will work to increase daily steps by approximately 25% while avoiding sustained periods of sitting.

Primary outcomes

  1. Daily cognitive performance

    Time frame: From start of control week to the end of participation at 3 weeks.

    Average performance on ecological momentary cognitive tasks, completed up to 4 times daily: color trick (inhibition), 2-back (working memory), hand swype (task switching)

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Carter Stoke, BS

CONTACT

[email protected]

336-758-5042

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Wake Forest University

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Registry information

Official study title

Characterizing Daily Activity and Cognition in Older Adults

Acronym: DEACS

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Jul 17, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 17, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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