Ashleigh De Cruz

Hockey Fans in Training: A Pilot Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial

Introduction Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT) is a gender-sensitized weight loss and healthy lifestyle program. We investigated 1) feasibility of recruiting and retaining overweight and obese men into a pilot pragmatic randomized controlled trial and 2) potential for Hockey FIT to lead to weight loss and improvements in other outcomes at 12 wk and 12 months. Methods Male fans of two ice hockey teams (35–65 yr; body mass index ≥28 kg·m−2) located in Ontario (Canada) were randomized to intervention (Hockey FIT) or comparator (wait-list control). Hockey FIT includes a 12-wk active phase (weekly, coach-led group meetings including provision of dietary information, practice of behavior change techniques, and safe exercise sessions plus incremental pedometer walking) and a 40-wk minimally supported phase (smartphone app for sustaining physical activity, private online social network, standardized e-mails, booster session/reunion). Measurement at baseline and 12 wk (both groups) and 12 months (intervention group only) included clinical outcomes (e.g., weight) and self-reported physical activity, diet, and self-rated health. Results Eighty men were recruited in 4 wk; trial retention was >80% at 12 wk and >75% at 12 months. At 12 wk, the intervention group lost 3.6 kg (95% confidence interval, −5.26 to −1.90 kg) more than the comparator group (P < 0.001) and maintained this weight loss to 12 months. The intervention group also demonstrated greater improvements in other clinical measures, physical activity, diet, and self-rated health at 12 wk; most sustained to 12 months. Conclusions Results suggest feasible recruitment/retention of overweight and obese men in the Hockey FIT program. Results provide evidence for the potential effectiveness of Hockey FIT for weight loss and improved health in at-risk men and, thus, evidence to proceed with a definitive trial.

DUAL-TASK GAIT TRAINING AND AEROBIC EXERCISE TRAINING IMPROVES COGNITION IN OLDER ADULTS WITH EARLY INDICATIONS OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

reasoning Mean /SD 13.63 (1.50) 12.38 (1.94) <0.001 0.754 Memory Learning capacity Mean /SD 31.04 (5.36) 28.79 (5.29) <0.001 0.416 Recognition memory Mean /SD 23.14 (1.04) 22.58 (1.47) <0.001 0.474 Working memory Mean /SD 4.35 (0.90) 4.10 (0.86) 0.022 0.272 Verbal long term memory Mean/SD 7.76 (1.86) 7.41 (2.09) 0.135 0.178 Visuospatial function Mean /SD 3.84 (0.36) 3.66 (0.51) <0.001 0.439 Attention Mean /SD 8.57 (2.04) 8.19 (1.77) 0.028 0.261 Visual recognition Mean /SD 9.97 (0.20) 9.92 (0.27) 0.097 0.197 Poster Presentations: Sunday, July 24, 2016 P438

THE EFFICACY OF A MULTI-MODALITY EXERCISE PROGRAM COMBINED WITH MIND-MOTOR TASK TRAINING FOR OLDER ADULTS AT RISK OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT ON USUAL AND DUAL-TASK GAIT: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

were found between the 3 risk groups. When obesity and hypertension were excluded from the index in late life, the risk for dementia increased as the index became higher (HR1⁄41.08, 1.021.15, p1⁄40.013) and individuals in the high-risk group had an increased risk for dementia compared to those in the low-risk group (HR1⁄41.26, 1.04-1.52, p1⁄40.018; Table 1). Conclusions: Our findings indicate that the LIBRA index might be a useful tool in midlife and, when adjusted, also in late life to identify individuals for primary prevention interventions of dementia and monitor individuals’ risk-change over time.