Evaluation of a computerized cognitive training program in enhancing cognitive function and reducing frailty in older Chinese people

Recruiting

• Conditions: Cognitive impairment; Neurological - Other neurological disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618000993291
• Lead Sponsor: Ruby Yu

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-06-13
• Last Update Posted: 26 November 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 270

Inclusion Criteria

People aged 50 years or older will be identified in community facilities (e.g., neighborhood elderly centre, social centre for the elderly) and invited for a brief screening using the FRAIL scale. Those meeting the criteria for potential pre-frailty or frailty according to their FRAIL score (score greater than or equal to one) will be invited for further assessment. To be eligible for the study, the subjects should further fulfill the following criteria:

Inclusion criteria
- People aged 50 years or older;
- FRAIL score greater than or equal to one and thus are considered pre-frail or frail;
- Chinese origin;
- Normally reside in Hong Kong;
- Could speak and understand Chinese;
- Willing to follow the study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria

- Live in a residential aged care facility;
- Recent (i.e. past 3 months) or concurrent participation in any clinical trial or cognitive and/or exercise and/or dietary intervention program;
- With medical advice or conditions prohibiting exercise or medical conditions that precluded safe participation in an exercise program;
- With any other indication of a major medical or psychological illness, judged by the investigators as ineligible to participate the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified