Cognition in elderly. Age-related cognitive decline
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: For virtual reality-based balance training, the Nintendo Wii Fit Plus device and its related games are used. This device has a balance board, handle, monitor, and receiver. The subject
Sponsors
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age over 65 years No cognitive impairment (MMSE =24) No central or peripheral nervous system damage in the medical record (including Parkinson's, stroke, transient ischemic attack, cerebellar problems, myelopathy and epilepsy) No orthopedic problem in the last 6 months in the self-report (lower limb fracture, dislocation, sprain and pain in the lower limb or trunk) No cardiac lesions- Medical record (uncontrolled blood pressure, hypotension and myocardial infarction) and severe pulmonary No history of rheumatic or metabolic diseases in the medical record (diabetes) No more than one fall in the 6 months in the self-report No severe hearing problems (use of Hearing aids) Medical records Absence of alcohol and smoking Self-report Reading and writing
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to continue cooperation Inability to properly understand the test procedure Unusual mental and physical fatigue
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visuospatial span length. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Corsi block test.;Percentage of correct choices in visual search. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual search test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Bahareh Khavarghazalani
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed