Seniors: dance training, multimodal exercise program, physical inactivity
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Dancing group: subjects that dance regularly for at least 3 years
Group 2: Active control group (multimodal exercise program): subjects that perform strengthening, endurance or flexibility tr
Sponsors
Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: MRI suitability; cognitive health (MMST minimum result: 26 of 30); group criteria (e. g. dancing group: dancing for at least 3 years)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: MMST result <26; no accurate group assignment; age <60 years; MRI unsuitability (metallic implants, tinnitus, tattoos, intake of centrally acting medicaments)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1st of 4 measurements: endurance ability (PWC 130); static and dynamic Balance (Balance Master: SOT- sensory organisation test; LoS - limits of stability) 2nd of 4 measurements: structural and fMRI; volume of Hippocampus 3rd of 4 measurements: BDNF factor, blood analysis, VLMT (verbal memory), ZVT (perceptual speed), d2-R (attention and concentration), BIS-4 (intelligence), TAP (attention) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 4th of 4 measurements: orientation via C-Screen task, rotational memory task, distance perception task, triangle completion task; GGT (balance), questionnaires (health, nutrition, physical exercise, well-being, education, social support, sleep, leisure activities) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMandy Bade
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität
Outcome results
None listed