ong-term effects of dance training and multimodal physical exercise in comparison to inactivity according to physical and psychological parameters in seniors.
- Conditions
- Seniors: dance training, multimodal exercise program, physical inactivity
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 90
Inclusion Criteria
MRI suitability; cognitive health (MMST minimum result: 26 of 30); group criteria (e. g. dancing group: dancing for at least 3 years)
Exclusion Criteria
MMST result <26; no accurate group assignment; age <60 years; MRI unsuitability (metallic implants, tinnitus, tattoos, intake of centrally acting medicaments)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1st of 4 measurements:<br>endurance ability (PWC 130); static and dynamic Balance (Balance Master: SOT- sensory organisation test; LoS - limits of stability)<br><br>2nd of 4 measurements:<br>structural and fMRI; volume of Hippocampus<br><br>3rd of 4 measurements:<br>BDNF factor, blood analysis, VLMT (verbal memory), ZVT (perceptual speed), d2-R (attention and concentration), BIS-4 (intelligence), TAP (attention)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 4th of 4 measurements:<br>orientation via C-Screen task, rotational memory task, distance perception task, triangle completion task; GGT (balance), questionnaires (health, nutrition, physical exercise, well-being, education, social support, sleep, leisure activities)