Effects of a Dual Task Protocol on Cognition and Functionality in Non-sedentary Older Adults
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Non-sedentary
- Interventions
- Other: Conventional trainingOther: Dual task training
- Registration Number
- NCT02235922
- Lead Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of a dual task protocol on cognitive domains and functional capacity in non-sedentary older adults.
The hypothesis of the present study is that older people undergoing to a dual task exercise protocol have greater benefits on cognition and functional performance, compared to a standard exercise protocol.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 78
Inclusion Criteria
- aged over 60 years
- community people
- ability to walk alone
- non-sedentary
Exclusion Criteria
- non-realization of any cognitive or functional assessment
- presence of Parkinson's Disease, Dementia and Stroke with motor sequel
- frequency to trainings below 70%
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Conventional training Conventional training Conventional training Dual task training Dual task training Dual task training
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Changes on cognition after 3 months of training Assessed at baseline and after 3 months of training Cognition was assessed by Montreal Cognitive Assessment and Mini-Mental State Examination
Changes on functional capacity after 3 months of training Assessed at baseline and after 3 months of training Functional capacity was assessed by Timed up and go test, Timed up and go test associated to a cognitive task and sit to stand test.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Universidade Federal de São Carlos
🇧🇷São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil