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Improving Cognitive and Physical functions in older adults through indian folk games

Effects of Indian folk games on cognition, coordination, balance, and quality of life in elderly -A randomised controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/11/098068
Enrollment
36
Registered
2025-11-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G94- Other disorders of brain in diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: five stones (knuckle bones),Pushampa(statue games) Arm wrestling, Lemon and spoon astha chamma (indian ludo): These games improve cognition, balance, coordination in elderly population

Sponsors

KAHER institute of physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 60 to 85 years male and female Participant with MOCA scale score of 18 to 25 mild 10to17 moderate cognitive impairment BERG BALANCE scale score of 41 to 56 risk of fall SARA scale score of 1 to 15 out of 40 incoordination Functional mobility sufficient to participate in group based folk games: able to stand and walk for at least 10 mins

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants diagnosed with any neurological disorders, recent fractures Unstable cardiovascular or pulmonary disease e.g unstable angina recent myocardial infarction within 3 months, uncontrolled heart failure that makes participation unsafe. Complete Vision and auditory impairment Participation in another clinical trial or structured cognitive/motor intervention program during the study period.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Berg Balance Scale SARA scale (Scale for assessment rating of ataxia) MOCA (The Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale) WHOQOL-BREF ScaleTimepoint: Berg Balance Scale SARA scale (Scale for assessment rating of ataxia) Before and After intervention(2 weeks) MOCA (The Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale) WHOQOL-BREF Scale

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShardul Patil

KAHER institute of Physiotherapy

ashwinijain@klekipt.edu.in6360378795

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026