Healthy older adults
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention program provides group conversation via an application from the participant'
s home. Prior to each session, a photo taken by the participant, on a smartphone or tablet, as per a particular theme, are uploaded on the application. During the intervention session, participants ar
conversations. The participants receive sessions for 90 minutes once every two weeks for six months.
No-intervention control.
Sponsors
RIKEN
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Age >= 65 years - Scored >= 24 points in the Mini-Mental State Examination - Can intervene and perform necessary tests on the designated date - Provided consent in writing for participating in the trial
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Neurological impairment that affects the central nervous system - Any serious complicating disorder - History of serious head injury - Any disease or medication that affects the central nervous system - Requiring long-term care
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology-Functional Assessment Tool (memory, attention, executive function, processing speed) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mini-Mental State Examination verbal fluency test S-A creativity test Interpersonal Reactivity Index Social Comparison Orientation scale Mind wandering Questionnaire Daydream Frequency scale | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMihoko Otake-Matsuura
RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project
Outcome results
None listed