Memory problems Older fallers
Conditions
Interventions
After consent, participants will be randomized to either *Treadmill Training
with Virtual Reality* (TT+VR) or *Active control comparison of Treadmill
Training alone* (TT). The training will be provi
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Sint Radboud
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Older fallers and patients with MCI are eligible for participation if they meet all of the following inclusion criteria: ;• >=2 falls within the 6 months prior to the study • Aged 60-85 years • Able to walk at least 5 minutes unassisted • Adequate hearing and vision • Stable medication for >=1 month and anticipated for the next 6 months;The following criteria are specific for either the older fallers or the MCI group.;Specific for the older fallers: • Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) score = 0.0;Specific for the patients with MCI: • Diagnosis of MCI; CDR score = 0.5
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Older fallers and patients with MCI will be excluded from the study if they meet any of the following criteria: ;• Psychiatric co-morbidities (e.g., major depression - DSM IV criteria) • Clinical diagnosis of dementia (e.g., Alzheimer*s, vascular, etc.) • History of stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumour or other neurological disorders • Acute lower back or lower extremity pain, musculoskeletal injuries, peripheral neuropathy which restricts gait • Unstable medical condition including cardiovascular instability in past 6 months • Unable to comply with training • Cognitively impaired (
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure is fall incidence rate during the 6 month post-training follow-up period, as assessed with a falls calendar. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures include gait, cognition, mobility, health related quality of life and prefrontal activation during walking. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed