Dual-task Training for Function in MCI

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Conditions studied: Mild Cognitive Impairment

In brief

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an intermediate stage between the expected cognitive decline of normal aging and severe dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). In the United States about 20% of older adults have MCI. Loss of cognitive function in aging can have far-reaching and devastating impacts on functional status, independence, and quality of life. Unfortunately, the therapeutic options to slow progression of cognitive decline in aging are limited. Dual-task training; that which involves simultaneous cognitive and motor challenges, is a high-impact potential therapy to slow progressive loss of both motor and cognitive function in aging. The purpose of this trial is to examine the feasibility and therapeutic impact of a novel dual-task physical activity intervention on executive and motor functions among adults, 65 years or older, who have MCI. the investigative team anticipates that findings from this trial will inform development of larger community-based studies focused on improving function and ability to maintain independence in older age.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04059705

Run by

State University of New York at Buffalo

People needed

17

Starts

2023-04-04

Expected to finish

2023-09-17

Last updated by the study team

2023-11-30

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 65 years of age or older
• Male or female
• Mild (23 - 26 points) cognitive impairment as screened by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment
• Having no absolute contraindications to non-physician supervised exercise as guided by the American College of Sports Medicine and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

You may not qualify if…

• Having any condition that prevents safe participation in non-physician supervised exercise as screened using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Older Adults
• Blood pressure >180 mmHg systolic or 100 mmHg diastolic at baseline
• Presence of severe illness or disability
• Lower body amputation
• Cognitive Impairment beyond mild level, preventing provision of informed consent.

Where it is running

• Buffalo-Niagara YMCA — Buffalo, New York, United States

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