Combined physical and cognitive exercise
Combined physical and cognitive exercise has been studied in 2 papers since 2022: 1 trial in people. The newest paper, Apr 23, 2024: “Feasibility, safety, and adherence of a remote physical and cognitive exercise protocol for older women”.
2 papers study it3 findingsUpdated
See all 2 papers on combined physical and cognitive exercise
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 1 lab in 1 country.
“The EG improved verbal fluency and attention (p ≤ 0.05)”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 1 lab in 1 country
- Human trial1
- In silico1
Studies in people
1 study gave combined physical and cognitive exercise to people and measured what changed.
| What changed | Design | People | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randomized trial40 sessions twice a week | 50 peopleonly womenover 60 years oldWomen over 60 years old | Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria, Apr 23, 2024 |
What did studies of combined physical and cognitive exercise find?
2Studies of combined physical and cognitive exercise measured 2 outcomes: cognitive function and Cost-effectiveness.
Cognitive function
upin humans1
1 study
Cognitive function
upin humans1
Combined physical and cognitive exercise improves cognitive function in humans.
“there was an influence of activities in the EG with higher scores in the verbal fluency test and the digit test in the post-intervention”
Human trial40 sessions twice a weekn = 15
Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria
Combined physical and cognitive exercise improves cognitive function in humans (p ≤ 0.05).
“The EG improved verbal fluency and attention (p ≤ 0.05)”
Human trial20 sessions via videoconference and 20 on YouTube twice a weekfemalesn = 15
Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria
Cost-effectiveness
upin silico1
1 study
Cost-effectiveness
upin silico1
Combined physical and cognitive exercise improves cost-effectiveness in silico (Markov model simulation) (-5,740,083 Japanese yen (US$-57,400)/QALY).
“The ICER was estimated as -5,740,083 Japanese yen (US$-57,400)/QALY.”
In silicoMarkov model simulation10 years
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