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WAVE: AudioVisual Stimulation Enhances Cognitive, Mental and Physical Health in Elderly
Sponsor: Maria Paço
Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to 1) carry out a screening of cognitive function, depressive symptoms, agility and functional balance and chronic inflammatory conditions in older adults; 2) analyze the influence of AVNS on cognitive function, depressive symptoms, agility and functional balance and chronic inflammatory conditions in older adults. The main question it aims to answer is: "Does AVNS have influence on cognitive function, depressive symptoms, agility and functional balance and chronic inflammatory conditions in older adults ". Participants will be randomly assigned to a control group or to a intervention group, where they will use AVNS to see if influences the above mentioned outcomes, compared to the no intervention (control) group.
Official title: Audiovisual Stimulation in Elderly (Older Adults?): Effects on Cognition, Depressive Symptoms, and Dual Motor-Cognitive Tasks - a RCT
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2024-11
Completion Date
2025-03
Last Updated
2024-11-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention Group: Gamma stimulation
Participants in this group be stimulated with gamma frequency (39-42 Hz). The frequency of the intervention will be 5 times a week, with the AVNS being used twice a week for 20 minutes (a minimum of 20 sessions - 8 to 12 weeks) and the other 3 days being spent at home with 20 minutes of audio frequency stimulation.
Control Group: Theta stimulation
Participants in this group will be stimulated with theta frequency (4-7 Hz). The frequency of the intervention will be 5 times a week, with the AVNS being used twice a week for 20 minutes (a minimum of 20 sessions - 8 to 12 weeks) and the other 3 days being spent at home with 20 minutes of audio frequency stimulation.
Locations (1)
Cooperativa Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário
Gandra, Paredes, Portugal