Search / Trial NCT06236646

Effects of Thai Dance With Twenty-five Squares in Elderly With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Launched by CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY · Jan 24, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 21, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Aerobic Exercise Elderly Mild Cognitive Impairment Cerebrovascular Respiratory Function

ClinConnect Summary

Twenty elderly with mild cognitive impairment aged 60 years and over were randomized into 2 groups: control group (CON; n=20) and Thai dance with twenty-five squares training group (TDT; n=20). Participants in CON group do their daily routine without receiving any training program, while those in TDT group completed receiving Thai dance with twenty-five squares training program three time a week for twelve week-long (60 minutes/time). The physiological data, cerebrovascular function, cognitive, respiratory function, health-related physical fitness, and Blood biochemistry variables were anal...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Elderly males and females aged 60-79 years who can lead normal daily lives. Individuals with mild cognitive impairment identified through the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) with a score in the range of 17 - 25.
  • Must be able to listen, speak, read, write, and understand the Thai language.
  • Should not have diseases or abnormalities such as heart disease, eye complications caused by diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, kidney complications caused by diabetes, and stroke.
  • Must not have other respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis (Tuberculosis), asthma (Asthma), lung cancer (Lung cancer), emphysema (Emphysema), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), etc.
  • Must be a person not at risk of falling, determined through a test of the ability to walk and turn 3 meters within a time period of 7 - 15 seconds.
  • Must not have received medication to treat dementia.
  • Should not have received exercise training for more than 20 minutes at a time, 3 days/week, or more in the past 6 months before participating in the research.
  • Should not have symptoms of mental disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or depression.
  • Should have passed the pre-exercise readiness assessment (PAR-Q).
  • Must be willing to participate in the research and sign the consent form to take part in the study.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • A force majeure event, such as illness, that prevents participation in the research.
  • Participation in less than 80% of the research sessions (must participate 29 times out of 36 times).
  • Unwillingness to continue participating in the research.

Trial Officials

Wannaporn Tongtako, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

Area of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sports Science, Chulalongkorn University

About Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's premier academic institutions, is dedicated to advancing medical research and enhancing healthcare outcomes through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches, the university leverages its extensive resources and expertise in various medical fields to conduct rigorous scientific investigations. Chulalongkorn University aims to contribute to global health advancements by fostering a culture of excellence in research, education, and community service, ultimately improving patient care and public health standards.

Locations

Pathum Wan, Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, , Thailand

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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