Effects of the six-month training on cognitive, physical performance, and daily physical activity in older adults

Completed

• Conditions: Geriatrics related conditions of independent living and community dwelling in old adults; Not Applicable

• Registration Number: ISRCTN70130279
• Lead Sponsor: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) (Switzerland)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-07-10
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age over 70 years
2. Signed informed consent statement
3. Ability to walk at least 20 meters with or without walking aids
4. Independent living or community dwelling

Exclusion Criteria

1. Severe cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination below 22 points)
2. Rapidly progressive or terminal illness, acute illness or unstable chronic illness
3. Alzheimer disease, dementia, or recent head injury

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified