Dual-task Cycling System on Cognitive Function for the Elderly
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This project aims to develop a new dual-task stationary cycling system that can monitor and provide feedback on the aerobic exercise intensity, while administrating appropriate cognitive trainings targeting various cognitive sub domains through a screen in front of the user.
The proposed system is designed to train the brain with cognitive tasks and the body with aerobic exercises at the same time. The difficulties of the cognitive tasks are controlled by the users' previous performances on these tasks so that they wouldn't be too easy nor too difficult. Similarly, the intensity of the aerobic exercise will be monitored through an optical encoder for the cycling cadence, two power meters for the force output on the two pedals, as well as a heart rate monitor for the users' physiological response. Constant feedback is being provided to the users so that they will exercise at the correct intensity to provide the greater cardiovascular and cognitive benefits.
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- Clinical diagnosis of MCI or cutoff at 2 < n < 16 th percentile MoCA score according to the level of education and age
- Sufficient cognitive ability to follow simple instructions
- Able to understand content and purpose of the study
- Conscious and in stable physical condition
Exclusion criteria
- Any additional medical or psychological condition that would affect their ability to comply with the study protocol, e.g., a significant orthopaedic or chronic pain condition; or
- Severe hip, knee or ankle contracture that would preclude the passive range of motion of the leg
- Uncontrolled Cardiac issues
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30 participants in 3 patient groups
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Raymond Tong, PhD
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