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Dual Task Aerobic Exercise for Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment (HM2)

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cognitive Impairment
Registration Number
NCT01572311
Lead Sponsor
Parkwood Hospital, London, Ontario
Brief Summary

The investigators proposed research will establish whether combining aerobic exercise with cognitive challenges is feasible and effective in community dwelling older adults with early signs of cognitive impairment.

Detailed Description

To determine the effects of dual-task aerobic exercise training on community dwelling older adults with early signs of cognitive impairment. We will compare an exercise intervention (E-I) versus an exercise control (E-C) group. Each week, both groups will accumulate a minimum of 120 minutes of exercise (target 150 minutes) from community-based group classes (50 minutes of aerobic exercise) and also complete 45 minutes of beginner-level Square Stepping Exercise (SSE). The E-I group will also answer cognitively challenging questions while doing SSE (dual-task training). This study will determine whether a combined multiple modality (primary component being aerobic exercise) and dual-task exercise program is both feasible and effective for improving cognitive and mobility status, as well as vascular compliance, in older adults who may be at risk for cognitive and mobility decline.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
44
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male/Female 55-90 years old.
  • Montreal Cognitive Assessment score ≤27
  • Preserved Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (based on Lawton-Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Sale)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Dementia (i.e., Mini-Mental Examination score <24 or self-reported physician diagnosis)
  • Major Depression (>=16 on the Center for Epidemiologic Studies - Depression Scale combined with clinical judgment by primary study physician)
  • Other neurological or psychiatric disorders
  • Recent history of severe cardiovascular conditions
  • Significant orthopedic conditions
  • Have blood pressure >180/100 mmHg or <100/60 mmHg
  • Unable to comprehend questionnaire material/study procedures

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Global cognitive functioning26 weeks

Four standardized domain-specific composite scores were averaged to create this standardized global cognitive functioning score (incorporates executive function, processing speed, verbal learning and memory, and verbal fluency.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Step length under single-task conditions12, 26 and 52 weeks

Mean step length measured with GAITRite system

Global cognitive functioning12 & 52 weeks

Four standardized domain-specific composite scores were averaged to create this standardized global cognitive functioning score (incorporates executive function, processing speed, verbal learning and memory, and verbal fluency.

Executive Function/Mental Flexibility12, 26, and 52 weeks

Standardized scores from seconds to complete Trail Making Test Part A and Trail Making Test Part B averaged to create this standardized composite score

Processing Speed12, 26 and 52 weeks

Standardized score from the Digit-Symbol Substitution Test (total correct responses)

Verbal Learning and Memory12, 26 and 52 weeks

Standardized scores from Auditory Verbal Learning Test (number of words learned and number of words recalled) were averaged to create this standardized composite score

Verbal Fluency12, 26 and 52 weeks

Standardized scores from semantic (number of animals) and phonemic (number of words starting with C) were averaged to create this standardized composite score

Gait variability (step length) under dual-task conditions12, 26 and 52 weeks

Gait variability is the stride-to-stride fluctuations of the way someone walks and will be calculated as coefficient of variation of step length (SD/mean x 100). Measured with GAITRite system.

Gait variability (step length) under single-task conditions12, 26 and 52 weeks

Gait variability is the stride-to-stride fluctuations of the way someone walks and will be calculated as coefficient of variation of step length (SD/mean x 100). Measured with GAITRite system.

Gait speed under dual-task conditions12, 26 and 52 weeks

Average walking speed measured with GAITRite system

Gait speed under single-task conditions12, 26 and 52 weeks

Average walking speed measured with GAITRite system

Double support (seconds and % gait cycle time) under dual-task conditions12, 26 and 52 weeks

Initial double support occurs from heel contact of one footfall to toe-off of the opposite footfall. Terminal double support occurs from opposite footfall heel strike to support footfall toe-off.Total double support is the sum of the initial double support added to the terminal double support. It is measured in seconds (sec) and also expressed as a percent of the Gait Cycle time for the same foot. Measured with GAITRite system

Double support (seconds and % gait cycle time) under single-task conditions12, 26 and 52 weeks

Initial double support occurs from heel contact of one footfall to toe-off of the opposite footfall. Terminal double support occurs from opposite footfall heel strike to support footfall toe-off.Total double support is the sum of the initial double support added to the terminal double support. It is measured in seconds (sec) and also expressed as a percent of the Gait Cycle time for the same foot. Measured with GAITRite system

Step length under dual-task conditions12, 26 and 52 weeks

Mean step length measured with GAITRite system

Carotid artery compliance12, 26 and 52 weeks

Measured from non-invasive vascular assessment with B-mode Ultrasound over the carotid artery (in the neck)

Carotid artery Intima-media thickness (IMT)12, 26 and 52 weeks

Measured from non-invasive vascular assessment with B-mode Ultrasound over the carotid artery (in the neck)

Ambulatory systolic blood pressure12, 26 and 52 weeks

Average systolic blood pressure over a 24-hour time frame

Clinic systolic blood pressure12, 26 and 52 weeks

Average systolic blood pressure from final 2 (out of 3) readings

Ambulatory diastolic blood pressure12, 26 and 52 weeks

Average diastolic blood pressure over a 24-hour time frame

Clinic diastolic blood pressure12, 26 and 52 weeks

Average diastolic blood pressure from final 2 (out of 3) readings

Total balance score12, 26, and 52 weeks

Total balance score calculated from the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale

Total Falls Self-Efficacy score12, 26, and 52 weeks

Total falls self-efficiacy score calculated from the Falls Self-Efficacy International (FES-I) scale

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Aging, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care Research Center

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London, Ontario, Canada

Aging, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care Research Center
🇨🇦London, Ontario, Canada

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