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The Effect of Upper Limb Low-intensity Motor Control Training Program on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults
Sponsor: University of Nottingham
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.
Official title: The Effect of Upper Limb Low-intensity Motor Control Training (uMCON) Program on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults: A Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2023-09-01
Completion Date
2026-05-31
Last Updated
2025-05-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Upper limb motor control training (uMCON)
The exercise program protocol was determined using elbow flexion (Biceps brachii) and elbow extension (Triceps) on a special platform developed for the arm. In this computer-based exercise, participants are asked to follow a small ball on the screen in different lines at certain percentages of maximum muscle strength (10%, 25%, 50%, and so on). Neuromuscular training will be worked on with this exercise.
Locations (1)
The University of Nottingham Medical School
Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom