Status:
UNKNOWN
The Effect of Tai Chi and Therapy by Dance and Movement on Blood Irisin Levels in Older Adults Over 65 Years of Age.
Lead Sponsor:
Charles University, Czech Republic
Collaborating Sponsors:
University Hospital Vinohrady
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
Conditions:
Memory Deficits
Aging
Eligibility:
All Genders
65-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this project is to estimate the effects of therapy with dance and movement and Tai Chi on irisin plasma levels, a myokine with proven neuroprotective effects, in the context of baseline lev...
Detailed Description
It is empirically verified that physical activity can have a positive effect on cognitive function even in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. There may be a number of reasons why this is the ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Is 65 years - 80 years in age
- His/her native language is Czech
- Is willing to visit the testing centre two times within 3-4 months
- Is willing to provide blood samples twice
- Is willing to take part in the movement therapy intervention
- is self-sufficient (handling finances, travelling without a chaperone, administration of medication, correct phone usage, filling forms, meal preparation)
- Has good vision; Can read and write, glasses are acceptable
- Has good hearing to hear and understand all instructions during examination
- Can walk well (walking aids are acceptable) to attend all the examinations and move well enough to take part in the movement therapy
Exclusion
- Had been treated/Is currently being treated for the following psychiatric disorders: alcohol/medication/drug of abuse dependance, schizophrenia, psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder
- Had larger physical imparment which would interfere with the ability to take part in the Dance Movement and Tai Chi interventions
- Had severe neurological difficulties (epilepsy, stroke, severe head trauma, meningitis in the past 10 years, brain surgery, brain tumour, prolonged period(s) in an unconscious state - excluding general anaesthesia)
- Underwent a surgery/procedure under general anaesthesia in the past three years or has a planned procedure/surgery under general anaesthesia in the next 6 months over the course of this trial
- Is taking medication for depression or low mood
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
90 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05363228
Start Date
August 1 2021
End Date
January 30 2023
Last Update
May 5 2022
Active Locations (2)
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Faculty Hospital Vinohrady
Prague, Czechia
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
Prague, Czechia