Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 65 and up

Training to prevent cognitive decline in older adults

Official title: Dual-task Training to Prevent Cognitive Decline in Community-dwelling Older Adults: A Pilot Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial

Run by The University of Hong Kong · NCT06648707 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new group training program to see if it can help older adults in the community keep their minds sharp and prevent cognitive decline.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages65 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment93 (estimated)
SponsorThe University of Hong Kong
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hong Kong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 21, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedDecember 6, 2024
Trial IDNCT06648707 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are community-dwelling seniors aged 65 and above who can participate in activities organized by community centers.

Probably not a fit

Patients with communication problems or contraindications to chair-based or stepping exercises may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This pilot pragmatic randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptance of group-based dual-task training designed to prevent cognitive decline among community-dwelling older adults. The study will involve a co-design approach where older adults help develop the intervention, followed by training staff or volunteers at community centers to lead the sessions. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group, and their recruitment, attendance, retention, and satisfaction rates will be assessed throughout the study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help maintain cognitive function in older adults, potentially improving their quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using dual-task training to improve cognitive function in older adults, suggesting this approach may be effective.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

(i) aged 65 years and above,

(ii) eligible to enrol in activities organised by the community centres,

(iii) no communication problems,

(iv) able to understand and follow instructions,

(v) able to read and write Chinese.

Exclusion Criteria:

contraindications to chair-based or stepping exercises.

Where it's running

  • Community centre
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Pui Hing Chau, PhD — School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong
  • Study coordinator: Pui Hing Chau, PhD
  • Email: phpchau@hku.hk
  • Phone: 3917 6626

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.