Resistance training and subcortical vascular cognitive impairment: A 12-month randomized trial - PubMed
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- Progressive resistance training (PRT) was tested for its effects on cognitive function in adults with subcortical vascular cognitive impairment (SVCI).
- A 12-month randomized trial compared PRT with balance and tone exercises (BAT), measuring outcomes on the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale Cognitive Plus (ADAS-Cog-Plus).
- PRT showed a significant improvement in ADAS-Cog-Plus scores, particularly in female participants.
- PRT also significantly reduced C-reactive protein levels, indicating a potential anti-inflammatory effect.
- No significant differences were observed in other secondary outcomes between the PRT and BAT groups.
- The study suggests PRT may have a small beneficial effect on cognitive function in SVCI.