RHBS Brain and Balance Study of Older Adults
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Cognitive Performance, Balance
In brief
Brief Summary: Cognition and balance are known to decline during the aging process. Cognitive performance is essential for functional independence and determines whether an individual can perform instrumental daily living activities (e.g., finances, driving, independent living). Balance is critical for participation in everyday life activities. Impaired balance increases fall risk, and subsequent injury increased caregiver dependency and decreased independence. The purpose of this study is to investigate the outcomes of 24 sessions of online mobility and cognitive training (35 minutes/session, 3x/week, 8-12 weeks) for community-based older adults. The exercise program is progressively challenging and emphasizes balance, cardiovascular conditioning, attention, and working memory. The primary outcomes of interest are cognitive performance and balance changes, with secondary outcomes relating to self-efficacy, resilience, and physical activity.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04796870
- Run by
- George Mason University
- People needed
- 29
- Starts
- 2021-04-28
- Expected to finish
- 2021-08-02
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-10-25
Who can join
Age: 55 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 55 - 80 years old
- Ability to take at least 4 steps without an assistive device
- Ability to speak English
You may not qualify if…
- Inability to ambulate at least 4 steps without assistive device
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, or metabolic disease which may impact the ability to exercise or in which exercise is contraindicated
- Cognitive or psychiatric impairment precluding informed consent or ability to following instructions
Where it is running
- George Mason University — Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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