Balance, Cognitive Functions
Conditions
Keywords
balance, coordination, dual-task performance, Simultaneous Motor-cognitive task training, Sequential Motor-cognitive task training, cognition
Brief summary
A randomized control trial will be done on elderly individuals in Community Homes of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Motor-cognitive impairments impact the life of elderly individuals. The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of simultaneous versus sequential motor-cognitive task training on balance, coordination, dual task performance and cognitive functions using the Berg Balance Scale, Mini Mental State Examination, Fall Efficacy Scale and time up and go test, The Simultaneous Motor-cognitive task traning includes activities like walking while counting, balancing on one foot while naming or solving puzzles, and ball toss with recall for forty minutes. The sequential motor-cognitive task training includes standing on one foot, heel-to-toe walk, and leg swings for 20 minutes; and after 20 min rest time followed by memory games and problem-solving tasks for 20 minutes. 12 sessions for 6 weeks will be given.
Interventions
PROCEDURESimultaneous motor-cognitive task training
16 sessions (2 sessions per week) for 8 weeks, 40 min per session 1. walking while counting walk 5, 10 and 15 meters while counting backward by ones, threes and sevens 2. balancing on one foot while naming or solving puzzles stand on one foot for 10, 20 and 30 seconds while naming animals. solving simple and complex puzzles 3. ball toss and recall toss ball at 3, 5 and 7 meters distance while recalling three-word, five-word and seven-word lists
PROCEDURESequential motor-cognitive task training
16 sessions (2 sessions per week), for 8 weeks, 20+20 min per session with 20 min break in between motor training 1. Standing on one foot standing on one foot for 10, 20 and 30 seconds 2. Heel to toe walk walking heel to toe for 5, 10 and 15 meters 3. Leg swings 10 swings, 15 swings and 20 swings per leg cognitive training 4. Memory games recall three-word, five-word and seven-word lists 5. Problem solving tasks simple, moderate and difficult arithmetic problems
Sponsors
Foundation University Islamabad
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* age 65 years or older * MMSE scoring 24 or higher * BBS scoring 41-56
Exclusion criteria
* cardio, neurological, musculoskeletal, and psychiatric problems.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | 6 weeks | Berg Balance Scale will be used to assess balance. It has total number of 14 items, and total score of 56 |
| Dual task performance | 6 weeks | dual task performance will be assessed using Timed up and go test. |
| Cognition | 6 weeks | mini-mental state examination (total number of items is 11, total score is 30) |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed