None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Electromedical Products International, Mineral Wells, TX, USA) (Lee et al., 2013). Based on the Alpha-Stim manual and the previous research, current and frequency will be set at 100 μA and 0.5 Hz, re
Sponsors
Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Older adult individuals, age 60 or above volunteering to participate in study. Screening of depression will be done using PHQ-9 score more than or equal to 10; and of MCI using MMSE score ranging 24- 27 for MCI. Physician approval for participation in aerobic exercise program which will be done under the supervision of Physician. Normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing. No history of brain surgery, tumor, implantation, knee or hip replacement. No history of substance abuse or dependence. No use of anti-depressent, CNS-effective, or psychoactive drugs or medication interfering with balance & or resulting in unpredictable reactions to any Non Invasive Brain Stimulation- NIBS technique. All older adults showing no impairment in daily function during screening which will be done by the Katz Basic Activities of Daily Living test- KBADL and scoring more than 40 in a berg balance scale- BBS.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of any dermatological or skin problems associated with any NIBS technique. Participation in exercise program for last 6 months. Presence of any cardiac disease, hypertension, diabetes etc. Presence of any clinically significant neurological,systemic, musculoskeletal, rheumatoid or cardiovascular condition, affecting balance or preventing participation in exercise.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive functions Psychological functions Postural control functionsTimepoint: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional fitness Physical fitness Physical activity Sleep quality Wellbeing Quality of life Loneliness Social support Everyday functionTimepoint: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactZAINAB KHAN
Jamia Millia Islamia
Outcome results
None listed