A Study of Dual-task Exercise Training to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Launched by OREGON RESEARCH INSTITUTE · Feb 2, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a type of exercise called dual-task tai ji quan training to see if it can help prevent falls in older adults who have mild cognitive impairment, which means they may have some memory problems but do not have severe dementia. The goal is to find out if this special exercise can make it safer for older adults to move around and reduce the chances of them falling.

To participate, individuals need to be 65 years or older and have experienced memory issues or have had at least one fall in the past year. They will also need to complete some simple tests to ensure they qualify. Participants can expect to engage in tai ji quan sessions designed to improve their balance and coordination. The trial is currently looking for volunteers, and it's important to know that those who have certain severe health issues or have recently participated in similar exercise programs may not be eligible.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • being 65 years and older
• • having complaint of memory loss
• • scoring ≤0.5 on Clinical Dementia Scale
• • having had 1 or more falls in the preceding 12 months or scoring ≥12 seconds on the Timed Up and Go test
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • scoring \<24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination
• • being able to ambulate independently for household distances
• • having medical clearance
• • having participated in any regular and structured tai ji quan-based exercise programs (≥2 times weekly) in the preceding 6 months
• • having a progressive neuromuscular disorder such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis
• • being unwilling to be randomized