Intervention using observation/action therapy for patients with mild cognitive impairment
Assessment of Motor and Social Changes Following Intervention With Observation/Action Training (AOT) Among Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment
NA · Universidad Europea de Madrid · NCT05934344
This study is testing if watching and imitating movements can help people with mild cognitive impairment improve their thinking skills, movement, and daily activities.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad Europea de Madrid (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Villaviciosa De Odón, Madrid) |
| Trial ID | NCT05934344 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of Action Observation Therapy (AOT) in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a condition that can lead to dementia. AOT involves observing and imitating motor gestures to enhance brain plasticity through the mirror neuron system. The study aims to assess the impact of AOT on cognitive function, motor skills, daily activities, gait, and balance in MCI patients, comparing outcomes between those observing therapists and those observing peers with similar characteristics. Participants must meet specific criteria, including a MoCA score indicating mild cognitive impairment and the ability to walk without severe pain.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are elderly individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment who can walk independently and do not have significant visual or auditory impairments.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairment or those with neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting their upper limbs may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could improve cognitive and motor functions in patients with mild cognitive impairment, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While AOT has shown effectiveness in various populations, its application in mild cognitive impairment is relatively novel and underexplored.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Residents or day care center users without visual or auditory impairments that cannot be corrected with the use of devices (such as glasses or hearing aids) and without any conditions affecting their upper limbs. * Residents with mild cognitive impairment (MoCA score \<26) (23). * Patients capable of walking at least 10 meters without severe pain in the lower limbs (according to the Visual Analog Scale). * Patiens capable to perform the tests without the use of external aids or with the use of assistive devices such as a cane, and without medical contraindications for exercise. Exclusion Criteria: * The patients without cognitive impairment will be selected based on a MoCA score ranging from 26 to 30, * Patients without any other neurological or musculoskeletal pathology. * Patients with no upper limb disorders. * Patients inability to complete the intervention full-time, * Patients with presence of aggressive behavior or disturbances, * Patients with inability to communicate verbally.
Where this trial is running
Villaviciosa De Odón, Madrid
- Cecilia Estrada Barranco — Villaviciosa De Odón, Madrid, Spain (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cecilia Estrada Barranco, PhD
- Email: cecilia.estrada@universidadeuropea.es
- Phone: 686166483
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Age-associated Memory Impairment, Action observation treatment, Dementia, Cognitive impairment, Mirror neurons, Elderly people