The subjects are healthy independent living older adults aged =65 years. The main goal is to improve mobility via muscle strength, as well as walking and cognitive performance.
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Cognitive training
The cognitive training group will participate in a group-based cognitive training for 45-60 minutes, two times a week (e.g., Memory tasks, inhibitory control tasks, reactio
Sponsors
University Hamburg,Faculty of Psychology and Human Movement Science Institute for Human Movement Science
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Included are generally healthy women and men aged = 65 to 85 years who still live independently in their own household and who do not have (i) diagnosed brain injuries or cognitive impairments, (ii) physical impairments (e.g. cane or walker) and (iii) chronic neurological diseases (e.g. multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease) are present.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Excluded are persons younger than 65 years of age and over 85 years, not living independently, and who have diagnosed (i) brain injuries or cognitive impairments, (ii) physical impairments (e.g. cane or walker), and (iii) chronic neurological diseases (e.g., multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease). Furthermore, people are excluded who regularly take medication that has an impact on physical and mental performance. Apart from the inclusion and exclusion criteria mentioned, there are no further restrictions on participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The assessment of the primary outcomes includes the (Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) with an additional sit-to-stand test, walking performance (z.B. step length, step width) under ST and DT conditions (DT: visual-verbal Stroop Task), cognitive performance (Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Trail Making Test A+B), and satisfaction with life (Satisfaction with Life Scale). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes included assessments of muscle strength and functional ability, which will be measured using a hand dynamometer (Jamar Hand dynamometer hydraulic),and a functional independence questionnaire, respectively. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactBettina Wollesen
University Hamburg,Faculty of Psychology and Human Movement Science Institute for Human Movement Science
Outcome results
None listed