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NCT Number: NCT04284709

Exergaming for Community-Dwelling Older Adults

This study aimed to utilize an interactive exergame mat system to develop a novel cognitive-physical training program and explore the training effects on physical performance, cognitive function, dual-task walking (DTW), and fall risk compared to the control condition.

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Key information

Conditions

Elderly Behavior Exercise Motor Activity

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Taipei, 11219, Taiwan

About this study

The exercise group performed exergames with simultaneous cognitive-physical training, while the control group underwent a multicomponent exercise intervention focused on physical and cognitive training. A 2-hour training session was completed weekly for 3 months.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • aged 65 years or older, and being able to walk independently without any assistive devices

Exclusion criteria

  • had severe lower-extremity joint pain, cognitive impairment, or visual problems that impeded their participation

Treatment and study plan

cognitive-physical training

Other

combined physical and cognitive training

Primary outcomes

  1. change in lower-limb muscle strength

    Time frame: before and after 3-month exercise training interventions

    30-second chair stand test

  2. change in upper-limb muscle strength

    Time frame: before and after 3-month exercise training interventions

    30-second arm curl test

  3. change in aerobic endurance

    Time frame: before and after 3-month exercise training interventions

    2-minute step test

  4. change in lower-body flexibility

    Time frame: before and after 3-month exercise training interventions

    chair sit and reach test

  5. change in upper-body flexibility

    Time frame: before and after 3-month exercise training interventions

    back scratch test

  6. change in dynamic balance

    Time frame: before and after 3-month exercise training interventions

    8-foot up and go test

  7. change in static balance

    Time frame: before and after 3-month exercise training interventions

    single-leg stand test

  8. change in grasp strength

    Time frame: before and after 3-month exercise training interventions

    hand grip strength

  9. change in lower limb motor function

    Time frame: before and after 3-month exercise training interventions

    foot tapping test

  10. change in cognitive function

    Time frame: before and after 3-month exercise training interventions

    Montreal Cognitive Assessment

  11. change in cognitive dual-task walking

    Time frame: before and after 3-month exercise training interventions

    8-foot up and go walking while counting

  12. change in motor dual-task walking

    Time frame: before and after 3-month exercise training interventions

    8-foot up and go walking while carrying a tray

  13. change in fall risk

    Time frame: before and after 3-month exercise training interventions

    fall risk questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Novel Mat Exergaming to Improve the Physical Performance, Cognitive Function, and Dual-task Walking and Decrease the Fall Risk of Community-dwelling Older Adults

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Feb 26, 2020
Registry last updated
Feb 26, 2020

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