Using Mölkky for Community-dwelling Older Adults - A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 50
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Chinese Stroop Color and Word Test (Stroop)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Physical activity is known to be a protector against major diseases. However, they usually do closed-skilled types, like jogging, swimming, Tai Chi. Our research showed that older adults benefit more from engaging in open-skilled activities. Mölkky is a Finnish throwing game that is considered an open-skilled activity.
The project investigates the benefits of Mölkky as an open-skilled physical activity and home activity for older adults.
Detailed Description
This study aims to examine the impacts of Mölkky on the overall functioning and psychological well-being of older adults when compared with a traditional home activity, including exercise and cognitive training.
45 older adults aged 60 or above from elderly service centres complete both baseline and post-program assessments. The Mölkky group receives Mölkky training in preparation for a Mölkky tournament, while the home activity group receives conventionally prescribed exercises and cognitive training. Assessments, including physical, cognitive, psychological and quality of life assessments, were conducted twice, at baseline and after 8 weeks.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Non Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 60 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •aged 60 or above,
- •having no known pre-existing impairments that would prevent them from physical exercises, and
- •had no known terminal disease leading to a life expectancy of less than one year.
Exclusion Criteria
- •cognitive impairment that makes them unable to complete the assessments, and
- •a history of significant cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease or musculoskeletal dysfunction or exhibited steady hypertension (160/90 mmHg or above) that places them at risk of participating in an exercise program as determined by the centers
Arms & Interventions
Mölkky group
Participants will join the Mölkky.
Intervention: Mölkky (Behavioral)
Home activity group
Participants will receive home activities including closed-skilled exercises and cognitive training.
Intervention: Home activity (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Chinese Stroop Color and Word Test (Stroop)
Time Frame: Before the intervention to the end of intervention at 8 weeks; 6 months after the intervention
The Chinese Stroop is used to assess participants' selective attention and cognitive flexibility. There are three sub-tests in the Stroop, identifying color of dots (Stroop I), identifying the words under incongruent conditions (Stroop II) and identifying the color of words under incongruent conditions (Stroop III). The time spent on each sub-test and errors which are not self-corrected are recorded. Time interference score is calculated by the formula: Interference = Stroop III - \[(Stroop I + Stroop II) / 2\], a lower time interference score indicates better performance. The Chinese Stroop has good reliability and validity.
Secondary Outcomes
- Hong Kong version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA)(Before the intervention to the end of intervention at 8 weeks; 6 months after the intervention)
- Two-Minute Step Test (TMST)(Before the intervention to the end of intervention at 8 weeks; 6 months after the intervention)
- Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)(Before the intervention to the end of intervention at 8 weeks; 6 months after the intervention)
- Geriatric Depression Scale Cantonese Version (GDS-C)(Before the intervention to the end of intervention at 8 weeks; 6 months after the intervention)
- EuroQol-five Dimensions Questionnaire - Hong Kong Chinese version (EQ-5D-5L)(Before the intervention to the end of intervention at 8 weeks; 6 months after the intervention)
Investigators
LIU Karen
Professor
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University