Mild cognitive impairment
Conditions
Interventions
Two groups:16-week program, with three 60-minute group sessions (group size: around 10) per week of moderate-intensity aerobic stepping exercise versus health education classes bi-weekly session for 1
Description of the intervention:The proposed exercise intervention is a supervised, group-format, moderate- intensity aerobic stepping exercise located on the indoor area in the community healthcare c
(continue):The program is consistent with the current guidelines of exercises for the older adults which recommend at least 150 minutes moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week . The program will
(continue):Each session starts with a 10-minute warm-up period using self-paced walking and static stretching from head to toe, and followed by a session of moderate-intensity stepping exercise.
(continue):The stepping exercise involves step-on and step-off using a 10–cm high step bench
the bench is specifically designed for stepping exercise which is stable, skid-proof and has a bearing capacity of 200 kilograms
(continue):the height of 10 cm is chosen because bench height is associated with mechanical load and this 10 cm high bench can reduce the risks of injury for the beginners and is suitable for elderly
(continue):Upper limb movement will be added concurrently to facilitate overall body exercise. To enhance adherence and avoid injury risks, the exercise program will be introduced in a progressive man
(continue):Subjects will perform the bench stepping exercise in multiple bouts of at least 10 minutes each rather than in a single continuous bout to reach the targeted duration.
(continue):Moderate-intensity exercise will be monitored by a combination of the Borg Rate of Perceived Exertion (Borg RPE) and talk test. Borg RPE i
Sponsors
The Nethersole School of Nursing, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Chinese older adults aged over 60; 2. individuals who are able to communicate; 3. individuals who are detected with MCI. Diagnosis based on the criteria recommended by the international working group on Mild Cognitive Impairment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. individuals who have a diagnosed psychiatric condition at enrollment except depression; 2. individual who are taking anti-depressant agent which confounds the psychological outcomes; 3. individuals who have severe neurological disorders(e.g. stroke, Parkinson's disease); 4. individuals who have contraindications to exercise training, including myocardial infarction or cardiac surgery within six months, unstable angina, uncontrolled arrhythmia, acute congestive heart failure, third degree heart block, and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus; 5. individuals who have acute exacerbation of osteoarthritis; 6. individuals who have impaired hearing or vision which hinders them from answering the questionnaires; 7. individuals who have malignant conditions, such as cancer and HIV, which may be associated with response bias; 8. individuals who have regular participation in more than 150 minutes /week of planned exercise of any kind.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| cognitive function; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| depressive symptoms;health-related quality of life; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactSong Dan
The Nethersole School of Nursing, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed