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Behavioural Intervention

Dual-Task Training for Falling (Real-DTT Trial)

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Colorado State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

At least 65 years old

Be older than 65 years old

Must not have

Self-reported diagnosis of dementia

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, pre-intervention and immediately after the intervention

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to study how older adults who have difficulty multitasking can benefit from training that involves real-life activities. Dual-task training has been shown to improve cognitive and motor skills in older adults. This

Who is the study for?

This trial is for older adults who have trouble doing two things at once, which can increase their risk of falling. It aims to help them improve their ability to perform daily tasks that require attention and balance.

What is being tested?

The study tests a 'Real-life Dual-Task Training' program designed to mimic everyday activities. The goal is to see if practicing these real-world dual-tasks can help reduce the likelihood of falls by improving cognitive and motor skills.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this training involves everyday activities, side effects are not typical as with medication trials. However, participants may experience fatigue or frustration while adjusting to the tasks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am 65 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have been diagnosed with dementia.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, pre-intervention and immediately after the intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, pre-intervention and immediately after the intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, pre-intervention and immediately after the intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Dual-Task Impact on Daily-living Activities Questionnaire

Secondary study objectives

Acceptability, Appropriateness, Feasibility

Dual-Task Performance

Frenchay Activities Index

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Real-life Dual-Task TrainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Ten real-life dual-task training sessions with explicit focus on motor and cognitive components of instrumental activities of daily living. Training occurs with a licensed occupational therapist.

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met