The effects of mindfulness on older adults with mild cognitive impairment

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Mild cognitive impairment; Neurological - Dementias

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000820606
• Lead Sponsor: Monash University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-08-01
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 26

Inclusion Criteria

i. Clinical diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment;
ii. Must be able to give informed consent to participate by signing the Consent Form; and
iii. At least 60 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

i. Current active/past significant experience with meditation or yoga;
ii. Current use of prescribed cognitive intervention or electromagnetic stimulation;
iii. Acquired/Traumatic brain injury;
iv. Started new neurological/psychoactive medication within 3 months prior to the first data collection session;
v. Current intake of drugs that significantly alter cognition;
vi. Illicit drug/alcohol abuse or dependence within the previous 5 years;
vii. Current intake of cholinesterase inhibitors;
viii. Current severe psychiatric condition; or neurological/cerebrovascular condition; or chronic medical condition that requires intensive medical treatment and monitoring; or advanced cognitive decline;
ix. Major impairments in eyesight, hearing or upper limb motor movements; or
x. English language difficulties.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified