Award
National Institute on Aging 11530743
Accelerated Age-related Cognitive Decline: Impact of Exercise on Executive Function and Neuroplasticity (EXEC- study)
Recipient
Georgetown University
Award Amount
$486,896.00
Ceiling
$486,896.00
Awarded
August 05, 2026
Identifier
11530743
Grant awarded to Georgetown University for a study on the impact of exercise on cognitive decline in older adults, involving a 6-month walking program and MRI assessments, funded by the National Institute on Aging.
Description
The project aims to develop community-based behavioral interventions to prevent age-related cognitive decline and ADRD in at-risk populations. The study involves a 6-month home-based walking exercise program for older adults with mild cognitive impairment and CKD. The research includes MRI assessments to evaluate brain structure and function. The funding is provided by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The project is part of the PA-24-254 funding opportunity.