The Effect of Cognitive Function Training Program for Community Elderly
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Background. Recently, cognitive function training program has been shown to improve cognitive function in elders. However, the effects of cognitive function training program on elderly living in the community have not been thoroughly evaluated.
Objective. The purpose of this study is to construct and evaluate the effects of cognitive function training program on cognitive function for community elderly.
Design. This is a randomized controlled study. Study subjects are elderly living in community. Subjects will be randomized into experimental group or active control group. The evaluation of the program will be evaluated at baseline, immediate after, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after the last session. The primary outcome indicators of the training is cognitive function, assessed by MMSE and MoCA.
Expected contribution. With rigorous design and long term follow-up, the effectiveness of cognitive function training program in Chinese population in Taiwan can be evaluated. Results of the current study will determine the value of the cognitive function training program and provide valuable information for future utilization of this protocol.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Cognitive traiinig
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Other: Cognitive training
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Active Comparator: Active control
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Other: Cognitive training
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- MMSE [12 weeks]
cognitive function
- MoCA [12 weeks]
cognitive function
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 65 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
- TBI
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | TMU | Taipei | Taiwan |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Huie-Ling Chiu
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Kuei-ru Chou, Professor
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- N201704031