A Study of Dual-task Exercise Training to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Description

To determine the efficacy of a dual-task tai ji quan training therapy in reducing the incidence of falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Conditions

Mild Cognitive Impairment, Accidental Falls, Aging

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To determine the efficacy of a dual-task tai ji quan training therapy in reducing the incidence of falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Dual-Task Training Exercise to Reduce Falls in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

A Study of Dual-task Exercise Training to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Condition
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Springfield

Oregon Research Institute, Springfield, Oregon, United States, 97477

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * being 65 years and older
  • * having complaint of memory loss
  • * scoring ≤0.5 on Clinical Dementia Scale
  • * having had 1 or more falls in the preceding 12 months or scoring ≥12 seconds on the Timed Up and Go test
  • * scoring \<24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination
  • * being able to ambulate independently for household distances
  • * having medical clearance
  • * having participated in any regular and structured tai ji quan-based exercise programs (≥2 times weekly) in the preceding 6 months
  • * having a progressive neuromuscular disorder such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis
  • * being unwilling to be randomized

Ages Eligible for Study

65 Years to 95 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Oregon Research Institute,

Study Record Dates

2028-01-31