Effectiveness of Computer Based Cognitive and Balance Board Training on Cognition and Static Balance in Elderly
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Jamia Hamdard
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- 1. Mini Mental State Examination
Overview
Brief Summary
A total of 30 elderly participants will be recruited through convenience sampling based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Written informed consent will be obtained after explaining the study’s objectives, procedures, and potential benefits. All participants will undergo a pre-intervention assessment comprising demographic details, cognitive evaluation using the Mini-Mental State Examination, and balance assessment using the Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction in Balance. Participants will then be randomly allocated into two groups. Group A will receive an 8 week intervention consisting of computer based cognitive training using Lumosity software and balance board training with sensor based feedback, conducted three times per week for approximately 50 minutes per session. Group B will receive conventional cognitive exercises and traditional balance exercises for 50 minutes per session. Outcome assessments will be repeated at Week 4 and Week 8 using the same tools. Collected data will be analyzed to determine the effectiveness of the intervention on cognitive function and static balance.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Masking
- Participant Blinded
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 60.00 Year(s) to 70.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
- •Mini Mental State Examination MMSE score between 19 and 23 indicating mild cognitive impairment.
- •Ability to stand independently without assistive devices.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Subjects with a presence of visual impairment that may interfere with participation.
- •Subjects diagnosed with severe cardiovascular or respiratory conditions.
- •Subjects with a presence of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the lower limbs.
- •Subjects with a history of neurological disorders such as seizures, multiple sclerosis or Parkinsons disease.
- •Subjects with MMSE score between 0 and 18, indicating moderate to severe cognitive impairment.
- •Subjects currently receiving any form of rehabilitative treatment.
- •Subjects using assistive devices for mobility.
- •Subjects with a history of limb amputation.
- •Subjects with uncooperative behavior or inability to comply with study procedures.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
1. Mini Mental State Examination
Time Frame: Pre intervention, After 4 weeks and after 8 weeks
2.Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction in Balance
Time Frame: Pre intervention, After 4 weeks and after 8 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Saif Ahmed
Jamia Hamdard