Step training for older adults with mild dementia

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 project investigates the effects of a step-training program on older adults with mild dementia, focusing on improving choice stepping and reducing fall-related outcomes. The training involves concurrent stepping and visuospatial tasks to enhance cognitive and motor functions. The study aims to assess changes in step length, lower-limb muscle strength, balance, mobility, dual-task ability, and fear of falling. By understanding the impact of step training on the prefrontal cortex, the research seeks to provide insights into fall prevention strategies for this vulnerable population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* at least 65 years old;
* have a physician's diagnosis of dementia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition;
* have mild dementia, indicated by a score of 10 or higher on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Hong Kong version (HK-MoCA);
* able to walk 10 meters independently without a walking aid;
* receiving care by an unpaid "main caregiver" with at least 3.5 hours of face-to-face contact per week.

Exclusion Criteria:

* unable to perform step training due to unstable or severe musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, or neurological conditions;
* have severe hearing and/or visual impairments that limit their ability to communicate;
* have been hospitalized within the past 30 days.

Where it's running

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Wayne LS Chan, PhD — The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Study coordinator: Wayne LS Chan, PhD
• Email: wayne.ls.chan@polyu.edu.hk
• Phone: +852 27666742

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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.