Effects of a Dual Task Protocol on Cognition and Functionality in Non-sedentary Older Adults

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of a dual task protocol on cognitive domains and functional capacity in non-sedentary older adults.

The hypothesis of the present study is that older people undergoing to a dual task exercise protocol have greater benefits on cognition and functional performance, compared to a standard exercise protocol.

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Key information

Conditions

Non-sedentary Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

60 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Universidade Federal de São Carlos

São Carlos, São Paulo, 13565-905, Brazil

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

aged over 60 years
community people
ability to walk alone
non-sedentary

Exclusion criteria

non-realization of any cognitive or functional assessment
presence of Parkinson's Disease, Dementia and Stroke with motor sequel
frequency to trainings below 70%

Treatment and study plan

Dual task training

Other

The dual task training consisted of individuals subjected to a multicomponent exercise program associated to cognitive tasks.

Conventional training

Other

The conventional training consisted of individuals subjected to a multicomponent exercise program.

Primary outcomes

Changes on cognition after 3 months of training

Time frame: Assessed at baseline and after 3 months of training

Cognition was assessed by Montreal Cognitive Assessment and Mini-Mental State Examination
Changes on functional capacity after 3 months of training

Time frame: Assessed at baseline and after 3 months of training

Functional capacity was assessed by Timed up and go test, Timed up and go test associated to a cognitive task and sit to stand test.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2014
First posted: Sep 10, 2014
Registry last updated: Sep 10, 2014

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