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The effect of step excersice on risk factors related with fall in cognitively impaired older people

The effect of step excersice on risk factors related with fall in cognitively impaired older people

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20170114031942N11
Enrollment
86
Registered
2018-09-27
Start date
2018-09-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-11-05

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Conditions

mild cognitive impairment older people.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The participants of this group will participate in a 24-week training program, which will be conducted through three 40 minute sessions per week. Step training is p

Sponsors

Shahroud University of Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: aged over 65 years Approval of Petersen’s criteria (mild cognitive status test), to detect amnestic multiple-domain MCI earning a score of 24 or more in Mini-Mental State Examination and less than 26 in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Have enough memory to remember the tips and understand the guidelines for participating in the study Independent Living in Society Walk without any help (for example, without the help of a cane or walker) Confirmation of the physician to participate in the study Sign the informed confirmation form of the participation in the research.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Institutional Elderly history of depression, anxiety or other mental disorders (ie, 5 <GDS-15) Receiving the drug for cognitive, neurological or musculoskeletal problems (such as a history of cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, lower extremity surgery, significant orthopedic disorders or acute illness) Visual impairments in spite of glasses correction Acute or chronic conditions preventing participate in exercise Regular exercise =30 minutes per day and = 3 days per week

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fall frequency. Timepoint: The frequency of falling during the study is measured monthly. Method of measurement: Fall frequency test.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Fear of falling. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 12 and 24 weeks after the start of the step training. Method of measurement: Fall Efficacy Scale International.;Static Balance. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 12 and 24 weeks after the start of the step training. Method of measurement: Frailty and Injuries: Cooperative Studies of Intervention Techniques–4.;Dynamic balance. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 12 and 24 weeks after the start of the step training. Method of measurement: Dynamic Gait Index.;Reaction time. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 12 and 24 weeks after the start of the step training. Method of measurement: Switch Mat.;Falling index. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 12 and 24 weeks after the start of the step training. Method of measurement: Physiological Profile Assessment.;Executive Performance. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 12 and 24 weeks after the start of the step training. Method of measurement: Stroop Color-Word, A-B part of Trail-Making Test, Digit Symbol Substitution Test.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAynollah Naderi

Shahrood University of Technology

ay.naderi@shahroodut.ac.ir+98 23 3239 2204

Outcome results

None listed

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