Dance activities to maintain and improve health in older persons.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Some memory problems; Cognitive difficulties; Dementia; Neurological - Dementias; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000760572
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Auckland

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-07-22
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

65 years of age or older, living in the community in Auckland, New Zealand, subjective memory complaint or concern expressed by others, objective evidence of impaired memory [assessed by Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT)], or, presence of mild cognitive difficulties [assessed by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)], or both, no evidence of functional impairment in daily life [assessed by Functional Abilities Questionnaire (FAQ)], can communicate in English

Exclusion Criteria

Dementia present, Significant psychiatric history (e.g., Schizophrenia, Bipolar affective disorder), Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, Intellectual disability, known significant cerebral infarct (Stroke), Significant neurological condition (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, intracerebral tumor), blind or deaf, Heart attack in last 3 months, Significant alcohol / substance abuse / dependence

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified