leeftijdsgebonden achteruitgang in cognitie cognitive aging
Conditions
Interventions
The experimental intervention consists of passive WBV applied via a chair, 4
sessions per week, 4 minutes per session during 5 weeks with a vibration
frequency of 30Hz and an amplitude of 1mm using
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age of 65 year or older MMSE score between 28-30.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: wheelchair bound serious cardiovascular problems (e.g. severe high blood pressure or cardiac problems) cerebral trauma epilepsy rapidly progressive or terminal disease degenerative neurological illness (for sub-study three other than MCI/mild dementia) a history of alcoholism or drugs abuse depression severe visual problems severe auditory problems problems with the Dutch language
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main outcome is cognitive functioning measured with neuropsychological tests for executive functioning and memory. Feasbility will be assessed by monitoring attendance, performance according to protocol, adverse effects and perceived comfort. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secundary study outcomes are not applicable. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed