Geriatric related conditions Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Eligible participants are randomly assigned to the intervention or control group. Both groups engage in weekly strength and balance exercises. In the course of the trial individuals in the interventio
Sponsors
AGAPLESION Bethanien Hospital / Geriatric Centre of Heidelberg University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 60 years or older 2. Cognitively intact, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score = 24 3. Ability to walk independently with or without walking aid 4. Written informed consent 5. Adequate language level
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Uncontrolled or terminal neurologic, cardiovascular, metabolic or psychiatric disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Internal game parameters (reaction time [msec], game scores [scores]) measured using tailored assessment strategy at baseline (T1), after the intervention period (T2) and at 10-weeks’ follow-up (T3) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intervention adherence measured as percent attended sessions | — |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed