Quality of life improvement in dual-task balance abilities in older adults Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Mini-Mental State Examination score of 27 or above 2. Unrestricted joint mobility or slight restrictions that did not affect activities of daily living
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Mini-Mental State Examination score below 27 2. Presence of severe cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases 3. Presence of motor disabilities or inability to perform free and voluntary movements 4. Significant joint mobility restrictions that affect activities of daily living 5. Presence of osteoarthritis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dual-task dynamic balance ability measured using the Dual-task 10-meter walking test (DT-10MWT) one week before the experiment begins (denoted as T1) and in the 8th (T2) and 16th (T3) weeks of the intervention period | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following Secondary outcome measures are assessed one week before the experiment begins (denoted as T1) and in the 8th (T2) and 16th (T3) weeks of the intervention period: 1. Dual-task lower-limb walking capabilities measured using the Dual-task timed up-and-go test (DT-TUGT) 2. Balance control measured using the Dual-task static balance test with a Win-pod static balance device over a 30-second test period, performed twice with a one-minute rest | — |
Countries
China