RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05725668

A Study of Dual-task Exercise Training to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Dual-Task Training Exercise to Reduce Falls in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Sponsor

Oregon Research Institute

Enrollment

336 participants

Start Date

Jul 15, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Aging Accidental Falls Mild Cognitive Impairment

Summary

To determine the efficacy of a dual-task tai ji quan training therapy in reducing the incidence of falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 YearsMax Age: 95 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

being 65 years and older
having complaint of memory loss
scoring ≤0.5 on Clinical Dementia Scale
having had 1 or more falls in the preceding 12 months or scoring ≥12 seconds on the Timed Up and Go test

Exclusion Criteria6

scoring \<24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination
being able to ambulate independently for household distances
having medical clearance
having participated in any regular and structured tai ji quan-based exercise programs (≥2 times weekly) in the preceding 6 months
having a progressive neuromuscular disorder such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis
being unwilling to be randomized

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