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A Comparison of the Efficacy of Different Rehabilitation Strategies in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Summary
The aim of this study is to conduct a comparative analysis of the effects of two different rehabilitation approaches on cognitive and functional outcomes in older adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The study compares two widely used approaches in the field of cognitive rehabilitation: Computer-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation (CBCR) and Dual-Task Training (DTT). The planned study will be conducted using a randomized controlled, parallel-group experimental design, in which individuals aged 65 and older diagnosed with MCI will be assigned to two intervention groups via computer-assisted randomization. Both groups will receive training for eight weeks, twice a week for 45 minutes each session, under the supervision of a specialist physical therapist. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will measure general cognitive function, executive function, fall risk, dual-task performance, functional independence, fear of falling, and physical activity level. This study is based on the assumption that cognitive decline is not limited to neuropsychological performance alone but is closely related to motor performance, safe mobility, and quality of life. The findings are expected to contribute to clinical decision-making processes by providing evidence-based data on which rehabilitation approach is more effective and feasible for older adults with HBB.
Official title: Comparison of the Effectiveness of Dual-Task Training and Computer-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2026-04-17
Completion Date
2027-12-01
Last Updated
2026-04-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dual Task Training
Week Motor Task Cognitive Task Week 1 Straight walking Counting numbers Week 2 Straight walking Naming fruit images Week 3 Balancing Counting backward (feet together, tandem) Week 4 Throwing a ball Word generation (words starting with 'A') Week 5 Catching a ball Counting by 2s and 4s Week 6 Zigzag walking Reciting days of the week backward Week 7 Walking with obstacles Responding to non-animal words Week 8 Changing direction Verbal commands (e.g., "turn right if yellow, turn left if blue, or vice versa")
The computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation
The computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation intervention will be conducted via the RehaCom (Hasomed, Germany) platform. The intervention program is designed to include combinations of modules targeting selective and divided attention, executive functions, processing speed, and visuospatial perception, with each session lasting 40 minutes. It will be implemented in a stepwise manner, with content and difficulty levels gradually increasing every two weeks.
Locations (1)
Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Şehir Hastanesi
Istanbul, Kartal, Turkey (Türkiye)