balance and cognitive training in older adults Dual task, balance, cognitive, game-based training, older adults
Conditions
Interventions
The participants will receive a training program using a mobile application game developed to simultaneously train two skills. While playing the game, volunteers must wear shoes that fit their feet pe
s foot size. The game connects via Bluetooth to the Surasole insoles on both sides. When the game starts, a cartoon character appears on the screen cycling to avoid obstacles. If an obstacle or a coin
Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other
game-based dual task group,functional balance group
Sponsors
research funds,Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 60 - 75 years old. 2. Able to communicate and follow at least one step of instructions. 3. Able to walk at least 10 meters without the use of walking aids. 4. Willing to participate in the research study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. unstable medical conditions such as blood pressure higher than 160/90 mmHg. 2. abnormalities in the lower limbs affecting walking patterns, such as joint deformities, unequal leg lengths, or muscle weakness. 3.Experiences lower limb pain with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score greater than 4. - neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke), musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, gout), respiratory system disorders (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and cardiovascular system disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| timed up and go. test before the intervention , at 2 weeks and 4 week after intervention risk of falling | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 5 timed sit to stand before training, and at 2nd and 4th weeks after training in each group This should be repeated a total of 5 times, and the total time taken for volunteers who take more than 15 seconds is considered at risk of falling.,10 meter walk test before training, and at 2nd and 4th weeks after training in each group walk 10 meters at their normal pace, they may use gait aids if needed. time the walking performance: measuring the time taken to walk the middle 6 meters for 3 rounds, and average gait speed as m/s.,Trail making test B before training, and at 2nd and 4th weeks after training in each group Volunteers will be asked to connect lines between numbers and Thai letters alternately in sequence, totaling 25 characters. Researchers will time the volunteers while they complete the test. | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPawitchaya Udompun
Khon kaen university
Outcome results
None listed