None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The main aim of the present study is to determine whether a functional task exercise program supervised by caregivers would improve the cognitive function of cognitive decline older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in a randomized controlled trial. It is also hypothesized that functional task exercises can improve the capacity of everyday problem solving. A further aim is to assess whether the use of meaningful functional tasks as intervention media would reduce functional decline and promote a sense of satisfaction in older adults with cognitive decline.
Interventions
10-week (3 sessions per week, 1 hour per session), center-initiated home based functional task exercise program. For the first 4 weeks, center-based sessions will be scheduled twice weekly supported with once weekly home practice with caregiver, followed by once weekly center-based and twice weekly home practice session for 4 weeks, then once biweekly center-based sessions for the last 2 weeks. The intervention program will be conducted by occupational therapist. Physical parameters associated w
10-week (3 sessions per week, 1 hour per session), center-initiated home based functional task exercise program. For the first 4 weeks, center-based sessions will be scheduled twice weekly supported with once weekly home practice with caregiver, followed by once weekly center-based and twice weekly home practice session for 4 weeks, then once biweekly center-based sessions for the last 2 weeks. The intervention program will be conducted by occupational therapist. Physical parameters associated with balance, strength, flexibility, mobility will be incorporated to daily functional tasks. All exercise sessions began with a 5-10 minute warm-up consisting of light stretching designed to increase flexibility, 30-40 minute core exercise and end with a 5-10 minute cool-down. Functional tasks for core exercise include table task and dinning task will be used according to the training protocol and training guidelines.
Sponsors
James Cook University
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1) Memory/cognitive complaint; (2) Objective cognitive impairment in 1 or more domains; but with (3) intact personal selfcare functions; (4) Absence of Dementia
Exclusion criteria
(1) History of brain lesion/ psychoactive substance abuse/co-morbid medical condition associated with cognitive/ functional decline; (2) Clinically significant depression; (3) significant impairment of vision, hearing or communication(4) Medical conditions render patients unable to engage in physical activity, such as severe cardiac failure
Outcome results
None listed