The Effect of a Creative Dance-Supported CO-OP Approach on Executive Functions, Attention, Memory, and Dual-Task Performance in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 26
- 试验地点
- 3
- 主要终点
- Change in Executive Function as Measured by the Trail Making Test Part B
研究概览
简要总结
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if the CO-OP (Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance) approach, supported by creative dance, can improve cognitive functions in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The study focuses on the effects of this intervention on executive functions, attention, memory, and dual-task performance.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
Does the CO-OP approach with creative dance improve executive functions, attention, and memory more than CO-OP alone? How effective is this intervention in enhancing dual-task performance compared to the standard CO-OP approach?
Participants will:
Engage in either the CO-OP intervention alone or the CO-OP approach combined with creative dance for 8 weeks.
Complete cognitive tasks, participate in creative dance activities, and perform daily tasks during the sessions.
详细描述
This clinical trial aims to assess the effectiveness of a Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach, enhanced with creative dance, in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The CO-OP method is a cognitive rehabilitation strategy that helps individuals improve occupational performance through goal-setting, problem-solving, and the use of metacognitive strategies. In this study, the CO-OP approach will be integrated with creative dance movements, a form of physical and artistic expression known to stimulate both cognitive and motor functions.
The study will enroll 24 participants between the ages of 65 and 85, diagnosed with MCI according to DSM-5 criteria. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups:
CO-OP with Creative Dance Group: This group will receive the CO-OP intervention along with creative dance sessions. The creative dance component will consist of simple movements designed to improve motor coordination, memory, and attention, all while fostering social interaction and emotional expression.
CO-OP Only Group: This group will undergo the CO-OP approach alone without any creative dance involvement.
The intervention will last for 8 weeks, with three 60-minute sessions each week. During the sessions, participants in the CO-OP with creative dance group will alternate between cognitive tasks and dance-based activities. The sessions are designed to progressively challenge cognitive and motor skills while ensuring safety and comfort for older adults.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Only the outcomes assessor is blinded to the group assignments to ensure objective evaluation of the study outcomes. Participants, care providers, and investigators are not blinded.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 65 Years 至 85 Years（Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Age between 65 and 85 years old
- •Diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) according to DSM-5 criteria
- •Ability to participate in physical activities, including creative dance movements
- •Willingness to attend all study sessions and follow-up assessments
- •Able to give informed consent
排除标准
- •Diagnosis of a major neurocognitive disorder (e.g., Alzheimer's disease)
- •Presence of severe physical impairments that prevent participation in physical activity
- •Current use of medications that significantly affect cognitive function
- •Participation in another clinical trial within the past 3 months
- •History of significant psychiatric disorders (e.g., major depression, schizophrenia)
结局指标
主要结局
Change in Executive Function as Measured by the Trail Making Test Part B
时间窗: Baseline, immediately after the 8-week intervention, and at 3 and 6 months post-intervention
The primary outcome is the change in executive function, assessed using the Trail Making Test Part B, from baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention. The test evaluates the participant's ability to switch between tasks, a key component of executive function. Improvements in test scores indicate enhanced cognitive flexibility and task-switching abilities. This outcome is critical for evaluating the impact of the CO-OP approach (with or without creative dance) on executive function in participants with mild cognitive impairment. If you have additional primary measures, they can be included, but typically this would be the focus.
次要结局
- Change in Attention as Measured by the Stroop Test(Baseline, immediately after the 8-week intervention, and at 3 and 6 months post-intervention)
- Change in Memory Performance as Measured by the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test(Baseline, immediately after the 8-week intervention, and at 3 and 6 months post-intervention)
- Change in Dual-Task Performance as Measured by Walking While Performing a Cognitive Task"(Baseline, immediately after the 8-week intervention, and at 3 and 6 months post-intervention)
研究者
Ceyhun Türkmen
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Çankırı Karatekin University