The Effect of Computerized Vestibular Function Assessment and Training System Combined With Cognitive/Motor Dual-task

Launched by TAIPEI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY · Aug 4, 2023

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Dizziness is one of the most common complaints among older adults and often a concern within healthcare systems. It leads to distressing sensations, reduced mobility, and decreased quality of life. Dizziness is also closely associated with falls, which are a major cause of comorbidities and mortality in older adults. During clinical rehabilitation training, it has been observed that some elderly patients with vestibular dizziness often experience difficulties with speech clarity, lack of attention, poor direction control, or easy forgetfulness of rehabilitation training content. Similar obs...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• * Year 1 (Study A):
• • 1. Could walk more than 30 meters with or without walking aids independently.
• • 2. Able to comprehend and communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
• • 3. Sufficient corrected vision that allows independent outdoor mobility.
• * Year 2 (Study B):
• • 1. Could walk more than 30 meters with or without walking aids independently.
• • 2. Able to comprehend and communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
• • 3. Sufficient corrected vision that allows independent outdoor mobility.
• • 4. Healthy participants and those who have experienced dizziness or falls within the past two years.
• * Year 3 (Study C):
• • 1. Could walk more than 30 meters with or without walking aids independently.
• • 2. Able to comprehend and communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
• • 3. Sufficient corrected vision that allows independent outdoor mobility.
• • 4. Willing to engage in moderate-intensity exercise for 45 minutes per session.
• • 5. Participants who have experienced dizziness or falls within the past two years.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• * Year 1 (Study A):
• • 1. Severe central or peripheral nervous system disorders.
• • 2. Participants who are blind or deaf.
• • 3. Individuals who cannot communicate or understand instructions.
• • 4. Current fractures or significant joint injuries.
• * Year 2 (Study B):
• • 1. Severe central or peripheral nervous system disorders.
• • 2. Participants who are blind or deaf.
• • 3. Individuals who cannot communicate or understand instructions.
• • 4. Current fractures or significant joint injuries.
• * Year 3 (Study C):
• • 1. Severe central or peripheral nervous system disorders.
• • 2. Participants who are blind or deaf.
• • 3. Individuals who cannot communicate or understand instructions.
• • 4. Current fractures or significant joint injuries.