Dual task cost in older adults.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The first intervention group: a session of transcranial electrical stimulation of the prefrontal area using the Star stim device manufactured by the company (Starstim, Neuroelectrics,
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age more than 65 Berg Balance Scale (BBS) >40 Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) =24 Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS- Depression subscale) =7 Ability of reading and writing ability of walking without aids in 10 meters No history of CNS and PNS problems No history of orthopedic problem in recent 6 months No history of falling in recent 6 months No scalp scratch No sensory impairment no history of epilepsy no metal implant in cranium No skin infection No pacemaker or electronic implants
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Use narcotics or pain killers 24 hours before Severe activity 24 hours before Unusual physical or mental exhaustion Unwilling to do or continue
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dual task cost. Timepoint: Assessment of Dual task cost before and after TDCS in every session. Method of measurement: Inertial sensor. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of balance and fall risk. Timepoint: After completing the study. Method of measurement: Berg Balance Scale Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactVahid Rafiei Manesh
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed