Declines in cognitive function and walking function are highly intertwined in older adults. A therapeutic approach that combines complex (cognitively engaging) aerobic walking exercise with non-invasive electrical brain stimulation may be effective at restoring lost function. This study tests whether electrical stimulation of prefrontal brain regions is more beneficial than sham stimulation.
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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walking speed for obstacle task negotiation task
Timeframe: baseline, post-intervention (an average of 6 weeks after baseline), follow-up (an average of 12 weeks after post-intervention)
score on test of executive function
Timeframe: baseline, post-intervention (an average of 6 weeks after baseline), follow-up (an average of 12 weeks after post-intervention)