Neurobic Exercise Program on Cognitive Abilities

Riphah International University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Mild Cognitive Impairment

Treatments: Other: Neurobic Exercise Program; Other: Traditional Brain Exercise

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06601751

Memoona Awan

Details and patient eligibility

About

This research aims to investigate the significance of a neurobic exercise program on cognitive abilities, memory retention, activities of daily living (ADL), and quality of life (QOL) among older adults with mild cognitive impairment in Pakistan. It aims to find the long-term effects of a neurobic exercise program by comparing subjective and objective memory and its effects on quality of life.

Full description

MCI is a condition marked by a noticeable decline in cognitive functions, it is often considered a precursor to more severe forms of dementia, making early intervention crucial. Neurobic exercises are designed to stimulate the brain through multiple senses and to create a novel thinking pattern. These exercises might include activities involving sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing, structured over six weeks to challenge the brain with non-routine tasks that promote creative thinking and memory retention.

Neurobic exercise aims to maintain strength, flexibility, and mental health as you age.

However, most research has focused on older, healthy individuals or those with chronic conditions. Studies on elderly persons with MCI are rare, and there are limited studies on the long-term effects of improved memory function. This research aims to investigate the significance of a neurobic exercise program on cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment in Pakistan. It aims to find the long-term effects of a neurobic exercise program by comparing subjective and objective memory and its effects on quality of life. The findings will give insight to physiotherapists and multidisciplinary teams to improve memory retention, delay brain deterioration, and promote memory health and quality of life, making the intervention program a valuable guide.

Enrollment: 44 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 60+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Older adults above 60
• Both male and female.
• Scored <24 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).
• Scored >12 on the Modified Barthel ADL index (BAI).
• Ability to write and read as well as communicate well, willingness to participate in the study throughout the program

Exclusion criteria

• Neurological, musculoskeletal, psychiatric conditions, hearing loss and visual impairment.
• Older adults with a history of allergies to the food or flowers used in the activities.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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44 participants in 2 patient groups

Neurobic exercise program

Experimental group

Description:

Neurobic exercise program + Traditional Brain Exercises

Treatment:

Other: Neurobic Exercise Program

Traditional brain exercises

Active Comparator group

Description:

Traditional brain exercises calculation or memory games.

Treatment:

Other: Traditional Brain Exercise