The effect of cognitive training and physical activity on everyday executive function in older adults.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Executive function; Neurological - Studies of the normal brain and nervous system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000066785
• Lead Sponsor: The Australian National University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-01-17
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

1.Age 70-80 years
2.Able to perform moderate intensity physical activity without using walking devices

Exclusion Criteria

1. Not currently participating in any dance/aerobics
2. Not currently doing any brain training

3. Medical history. No:

a)insulin-dependent diabetes;
b)uncontrolled hypertension;
c)liver or kidney failure;
d)significant lung disease;
e)a history of alcoholism or drug abuse;
f)any heart problems which could limit your functions like cardiac failure;
g)heart disease;
h)significant visual impairment;
i)significant hearing loss;
j)cancer;
k)recent fracture;
l)uncontrolled seizures / epilepsy;
m)regular use of wheelchair;
n)undergoing current rehabilitation;
o)current fainting or dizzy spells;
p)sudden loss of coordination;
q)disabilities that impair your day-to-day living;
r)multiple sclerosis;
s)head injury;
t)brain swelling or infection;
u)focal brain disorders, brain tumour or brain surgery;
v)currently taking beta blockers or psychotropic medicine;
w)using medication for rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis;
x)a diagnosis of Parkinsons disease;
y) diagnosis of dementia, or Alzheimer's disease;
z)living in or on waiting list for a nursing home;
aa)stroke resulting in significant motor or cognitive disabilities;
bb)currently being treated for any major condition or illness.

4. Using the MMSE, a cut-off score of 21 will be used to identify people with a suspected cognitive impairment. These participants will be excluded from participation in the trial.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Colour-choice reaction-time task[At pre-intervention and post-intervention (4 weeks)]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
seful field of view test (UFOV). This is a measure of the extent to which individuals are capable of extracting visual information in a given moment without movement of the eyes or head, as an indicator of driving skill.[At pre-intervention and post-intervention (4 weeks)];Forced Expiratory Volume. This measures lung capacity to examine relative physiological effects of the interventions. It is measured using a device called a spirometer. [At pre-intervention and post-intervention (4 weeks)];Expectations of Ageing. This is a questionnaire measuring expectations regarding cognitive and physical health to examine relative changes across groups (ERA-12, Sarkisian et al, 2005).[At pre-intervention and post-intervention (4 weeks)]