Comparing different exercises for improving cognitive function in people with mild cognitive impairment

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of three different types of exercises—bimanual, finger, and virtual reality exercises—on cognitive functions in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The research aims to determine which exercise method is most effective in enhancing processing speed and overall cognitive performance. Participants aged 50-75 diagnosed with MCI will engage in these exercises, and their cognitive abilities will be assessed using standardized tests. The study seeks to provide insights into non-pharmacological interventions that could help manage MCI.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants who are between 50-75 years of age
* Individuals diagnosed with MCI by a geriatrician according to DSM-5 criteria,
* Who has the Montreal Cognitive Assessment score between 13-26,
* Who has the Quick Mild Cognitive Impairment screen score between 48-67,
* Who has Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale score ≥6/8,
* Who says yes to "Do you have a memory problem?" question,
* Who can walk independently without using any walking aids

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants who have any musculoskeletal disorders that may cause balance and gait disorders,
* Who have central or peripheral neurological diseases (eg. stroke, Parkinson's disease or polyneuropathies),
* Who are using psychiatric drugs that may affect psychiatric disease and/or cognitive performance (Using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs more than three times a week, which may affect cognitive functions, using gingko biloba and antioxidant supplements (for example, coenzyme Q10 and alpha-lipoic acid)),
* Who has daltonism and
* Who attends any exercise program last 6 months will not be included in this study.

Where it's running

• Eastern Mediterranean University
  Famagusta, Eyalet/Yerleşke, Cyprus Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Betül Fatma Bilgin, MSc PT — Eastern Mediterranean University
• Study coordinator: Betül Fatma Bilgin, MSc PT
• Email: betulll_96@hotmail.com
• Phone: 3926303011

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.