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The Effect of Kinetic Brain Exercises on Balance and Dual Task Activities in the Elderly

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Exercise
Elderly
Interventions
Other: Kinetic Brain Exercises and Core Stabilization Exercises
Other: Core Stabilization Exercises
Registration Number
NCT06400953
Lead Sponsor
Fenerbahce University
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the balance and dual-task activities of Kinetic Brain Exercises in healthy elderly individuals living in nursing homes.

Detailed Description

A total of 33 people, 4 women and 29 men between the ages of 65-80 (73.88±3.69 years) completed in the research. Demographic and clinic information of the individuals were recorded and Dual Task Performance Tests for dual task activities, Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) , Functional Reach Test for balance, 10 Meter Walk Test for walking speed, Fall Efficacy Scale (FES) for the fear of falling, Dual Task Questionnaire for to determine individuals difficulties during dual tasks and World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument- Older Adults Module (WHOQOL-OLD) was used for quality of life. Individuals were applied an exercise program of 40 minutes, 2 days a week for 8 weeks. Individuals were divided into 2 groups. Kinetic Brain Exercises and Core Stabilization Exercises were applied to Group 1 (n=17), and only Core Stabilization Exercises were applied to Group 2 (n=16).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
33
Inclusion Criteria
  • Individuals living in nursing homes between the ages of 65-80,
  • Having signed the Informed Volunteer Consent Form,
  • Sufficient cognitive functions (Mini Mental State Test score being 24 and above)
  • Those who can stand independently on their own
Exclusion Criteria
  • Those with neurological, musculoskeletal, inner ear or eye diseases that will cause impairment in vision or standing balance,
  • Those with moderate and severe congenital heart disease, coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group 1Kinetic Brain Exercises and Core Stabilization ExercisesKinetic Brain Exercises and Core Stabilization Exercises were applied to Group 1
Group 1Core Stabilization ExercisesKinetic Brain Exercises and Core Stabilization Exercises were applied to Group 1
Group 2Core Stabilization ExercisesCore Stabilization Exercises were applied to Group 2
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Demographic and Clinical Evaluation FormAt baseline and after 8 weeks

Name-surname, age, telephone number, gender, education level, height, weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), presence of chronic disease, regular medication use, whether or not they have a hobby, duration of stay in the nursing home, reason for staying in the nursing home and use of assistive walking devices were questioned.

Dual Task SurveyAt baseline and after 8 weeks

It was used to obtain information about the difficulties individuals experience in daily life situations that require dual tasks.

World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Elderly ModuleAt baseline and after 8 weeks

It was used to evaluate the quality of life of the elderly. Minimum score is 0 and maximum score is 135.

Mini Mental State TestAt baseline and after 8 weeks

Cognitive status was evaluated.

10 Meter Walking TestAt baseline and after 8 weeks

It was used to evaluate individuals' walking speed.

Dual Task Performance TestsAt baseline and after 8 weeks

To evaluate dual-task activities, Timed Up and Go Test, 30-Second Sit-and-Go Test, Tandem Stance Test, 360° Rotation Test and One-Leg Stand Test were applied to individuals in three different ways: single task, cognitive task and motor task, and performance times were measured.

Tinetti Fall Activity ScaleAt baseline and after 8 weeks

It was used to assess individuals' fear of falling.Minimum score is 0 and maximum score is 28.

Functional Reaching TestAt baseline and after 8 weeks

It was used to evaluate the balance performance of individuals.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Biruni University

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Istanbul, Turkey

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