The Effect of Upper Limb Low-intensity Motor Control Training Program on Cognitive Function in He… (NCT06962722) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Upper Limb Low-intensity Motor Control Training Program on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults
United Kingdom24 participantsStarted 2023-09-01
Plain-language summary
This healthy volunteer intervention study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of upper limb motor control training (uMCT) on physical and cognitive functions in older adults. The primary objectives of the study are twofold:
Assess the Impact on Physical and Neuromuscular Function: The study seeks to determine whether uMCT positively influences physical performance, including motor coordination and neuromuscular function, in older adults.
Assessment the Impact on Cognitive Function: The study aims to investigate whether uMCT enhances cognitive abilities in older adults.
In addition to these main goals, the study will also assess the feasibility and safety of implementing uMCT in an older adult population.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does uMCON training have a positive effect on physical function and neuromuscular function in older adults?
Does uMCON training have a positive effect on cognitive function in older adults? The researchers designed this study to show whether uMCON training works on physical function (balance, gait, and so on) and cognition in older adults.
Participants will come to Derby Royal Hospital Medical School to attend uMCON training three days a week for 1 month. They will attend pre-training, post-training, and follow-up (after 1 month) control assessment sessions.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study
* Aged between 65-85 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Diagnosis of cognitive impairment
* Current or recent (\<5y) malignancy
* History of or current psychiatric illness
* History of or current neurological condition (e.g., epilepsy, Parkinsons disease, cerebrovascular disease)
* Severe respiratory disease (e.g., uncontrolled asthma, COPD, pulmonary hypertension)
* Active cardiovascular disease: Uncontrolled hypertension (BP\>160/100mmHg); Recent (\<12mo) cardiac event; Heart failure (Class III/IV); Significant arrhythmia; Unstable angina
* Metabolic disease: Untreated hyper/hypo-parathyroidism; Cushing's disease; Type 1 or 2 diabetes
* Significant musculoskeletal disorders (based on clinical opinion)
* Family history of early (\<55y) death from cardiovascular disease
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Outcome Measure Title: Rate of participants whose cognition improved with upper limb motor control training.