Lagged Relationships Between Sleep, Balance, and Cognition in Older Adults

University of Florida

Status: Completed

Conditions: Aging

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06584136

IRB202302147

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study investigates the use of wearable devices and a sleep diary for tracking sleep and its impact on cognition and balance in older adults over six weeks. It will include routine mobility, balance assessment, and cognitive evaluations, focusing on analyzing the relationships between sleep, mobility, balance, and cognition.

Full description

The study is designed to assess the relationships between sleep quality, balance capabilities, and cognitive functions in older adults. Using a longitudinal approach, participants will be monitored over six weeks with the help of wearable technology (OURA ring) and standardized assessments. Weekly in-person visits will include balance assessments using the Mini-BESTest and mobility tests such as the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. Cognitive functions will be evaluated using the NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery. The study aims to identify key sleep indicators that influence balance and cognition, ultimately contributing to improved strategies for maintaining the health and well-being of older adults.

Enrollment: 18 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65 to 95 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Healthy older adults aged 65 and above English-speaking Independent in daily activities Able to walk independently or with minimal assistance (cane or walker) Willing to perform weekly assessments in balance and cognition at the University of Florida, Technology for Occupational Performance Lab

Exclusion criteria

Severe cognitive impairment (e.g., diagnosed dementia) Severe sleep disorders (e.g., sleep apnea requiring CPAP) Significant neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson disease, stroke) Unstable medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, recent surgeries)

Trial design

18 participants in 1 patient group

Oura ring

Description:

All participants will be assigned to a single group receiving a smart ring paired with their phone monitoring sleep and daily activity.