NCT02235922

Effects of a Dual Task Protocol on Cognition and Functionality in Non-sedentary Older Adults

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 78 (actual)
• Sponsor: Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 60 Years – 90 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of a dual task protocol on cognitive domains and functional capacity in non-sedentary older adults. The hypothesis of the present study is that older people undergoing to a dual task exercise protocol have greater benefits on cognition and functional performance, compared to a standard exercise protocol.

Conditions

• Non-sedentary

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Dual task training	The dual task training consisted of individuals subjected to a multicomponent exercise program associated to cognitive tasks.
OTHER	Conventional training	The conventional training consisted of individuals subjected to a multicomponent exercise program.

Timeline

• Start date: 2014-03-01
• Primary completion: 2014-08-01
• First posted: 2014-09-10
• Last updated: 2014-09-10

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Brazil