Exercise program to help prevent falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
Dual-Task Training Exercise to Reduce Falls in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
This study is testing a special exercise program called Dual-Tai Ji Quan, which helps older adults with mild cognitive impairment improve their balance and focus to prevent falls, and it involves fun mind-body exercises over six months.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Springfield, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10766771 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a unique exercise program called Dual-Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, designed specifically for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The program combines physical movements with cognitive exercises to improve balance and attention, which are critical for preventing falls. Participants will engage in a 6-month intervention that aims to reduce the incidence of falls through tailored mind-body exercises. The approach is based on previous promising data and seeks to establish a safe and effective method that can be implemented in community settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are community-dwelling older adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have mild cognitive impairment or those who are not community-dwelling older adults may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of falls among older adults with mild cognitive impairment, enhancing their safety and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mind-body exercises for improving balance in older adults, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Springfield, UNITED STATES
- Oregon Research Institute — Springfield, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Li, Fuzhong — Oregon Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Li, Fuzhong
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.