Cognitive Impairment, Aging
Conditions
Keywords
Exercise, Rehabilitation
Brief summary
The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of overground walking as a part of a rehabilitation program on the increase in Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, decrease in IL-6 levels, decrease in hs-CRP levels, improvement in cognitive function, and enhancement of quality of life (QOL) in older people with mild cognitive impairment. These findings are anticipated to contribute to the efforts to elevate BDNF levels, cognitive function, and QOL while reducing IL-6 and hsCRP levels in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment.
Detailed description
This research employs a quasi-experimental research design using a Pretest-Posttest Design approach. The Pretest-Posttest method is executed by assessing before and after the intervention within the same group. All research subjects receive the same treatment, which involves participating in an overground walking program on a flat surface. The selected research subjects are provided with an explanation of the research's objectives and benefits and the exercise and examination procedures, then sign the informed consent. Research subjects are instructed to walk on a flat surface for a distance of 15 meters, with a duration of 20 minutes, increasing by 5 minutes each week until the target heart rate is achieved during the exercise. After an 8-week post-intervention period, research subjects will undergo a follow-up examination.
Interventions
OTHEROverground Walking
Walk on a flat surface for a distance of 15 meters, with a duration of 20 minutes, increasing by 5 minutes each week until the target heart rate is achieved during the exercise, for 8 weeks.
Sponsors
Universitas Padjadjaran
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Mild cognitive impairment (MoCA INA Score 19-25 out of 30 * Barthel Index Score 20 * Geriatric Depression Scale Score ≤ 5 * Timed Up and Go Test \< 15 seconds) * Capable of comprehending verbal and written instructions * Capable of walking unassisted
Exclusion criteria
* The presence of hearing impairment that could hinder the subject from receiving verbal instructions, * The presence of uncorrected visual impairment * Having musculoskeletal disorders * Receiving other rehabilitation programs, * Presence of diseases causing cognitive impairment * Severe joint diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis that may worsen during exercise or could pose difficulties in carrying out the exercise program, * Severe cardiovascular diseases as diagnosed by a Cardiologist
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BDNF | 8 weeks | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor level |
| IL6 | 8 weeks | Interleukin-6 level |
| hsCRP | 8 weeks | hs-CRP level |
| MoCAINA | 8 weeks | MONTREAL COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT INDONESIA |
| ADQOL | 8 weeks | Alzheimer disease Quality of Life |
Countries
Indonesia
Outcome results
None listed