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Table 4 Moderation of intervention effects (Group × Time interaction) on CF outcomes for 6 and 12 months follow-up in subgroups*

From: A randomized controlled trial into the cognitive effects of a computer-tailored physical activity intervention in older adults with chronic disease(s)

 

Subgroup

Effect After 6 Months

Effect After 12 Months

N

Coeff.

95% CI

p

Coeff.

95% CI

p

VLT – learning curve ratio

< 80 years

412

0.03

−0.05;0.10

0.51

0.06

−0.02;0.14

0.14

≥80 years

110

0.10

−0.10;0.29

0.33

0.09

−0.11;0.30

0.38

VLT – mean no. words recalled trial 1–5

Meeting MVPA guidelines1

258

−0.04

−0.40;0.32

0.84

−0.13

− 0.49;0.23

0.49

Not meeting MVPA guidelines1

264

0.19

−0.17;0.55

0.31

0.24

−0.13;0.62

0.21

LDST – no. correct subs

Low education

269

0.31

−0.52;1.13

0.47

0.48

−0.39;1.35

0.28

Moderate education

107

−0.36

−1.79;1.07

0.62

−1.37

−2.86;0.13

0.07

High education

144

0.71

−0.48;1.90

0.24

1.15

−0.04;2.35

0.06

  1. Abbreviations: CI confidence interval, CF cognitive functioning, VLT verbal learning test, SST stop-signal task, SSRT stop-signal reaction time, LDST letter digit substitution test, MVPA moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week.* Effects are reported as intervention group vs control group as the control group served as a reference group in the different subgroups. Subgroups were predetermined based on paper on effects on PA. 1 Assessed at baseline; Guidelines prescribe 150 min of MVPA per week