Cognitive Impairment and Balance in Elderly

November 1, 2016 updated by: Marie Carmen Valenza, Universidad de Granada

Mild Cognitive Impairment and Balance in Elderly

One important issue in older adults with cognitive problems is the higher risk of fall due to decreased motor function and balance. The objective of this study is to evaluate the repercussions of mild cognitive impairment in balance in elderly.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Mild cognitive impairment is described as a transitional stage between normal ageing and dementia, and reflects the clinical situation where a person has memory complaints and objective evidence of cognitive impairment but no evidence of dementia. Mild cognitive is important in older people and it is also important to evaluate its repercussion in balance.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

82

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Spain
      • Granada, Spain, 18071
        • Faculty of Health Sciences. University of Granada

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

65 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Elders

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Nursing home residents.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Surgery on lower limbs.
  • Traumatic damage on lower limbs.
  • Severe cognitive impairment in order not to complete the assessment.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Elders
Older people living in nursing homes will undergo a descriptive study.
Other: Descriptive study
More than 65 years old elders

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Dynamic balance
Time Frame: baseline
Dynamic balance is going to be measured using the Mini-Best test. This is a 14-item test that focuses on dynamic balance, specifically anticipatory transitions, postural responses, sensory orientation, and dynamic gait
baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cognitive impairment
Time Frame: baseline
The cognitive impairment will be measured using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and the Mini-Mental State Examination. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment is a test designed as a rapid screening instrument for mild cognitive dysfunction. It assesses different cognitive domains: attention and concentration, executive functions, memory, language, visuoconstructional skills, conceptual thinking, calculations, and orientation. The Mini Mental State Examination is a 10-minute bedside measure of impaired thinking in undeveloped, uneducated, diseased, or very old populations.
baseline
Attention
Time Frame: baseline
Attention is going to be measured with the Stroop test.
baseline
Cognitive flexibility
Time Frame: baseline
The cognitive flexibility of patients is measured using the Trial Making Test. This test explores visual-conceptual and visual-motor tracking, and it is a frequently used neuropsychological test.
baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Universidad de Granada

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 27, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 29, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

January 31, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 2, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 1, 2016

Last Verified

November 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • DF0050UG

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