Evaluation of cognitive and motor functions in older adults, after participating in "Thinking in Motion" intervention, based on Eshkol-Wachmann Movement Notation (EWMN).

• Register: ANZCTR
• Last refreshed on: 6 June 2022
• Main ID: ACTRN12616001543471
• Date of registration: 08/11/2016
• Prospective Registration: No
• Primary sponsor: University of Haifa
• Public title: Evaluation of cognitive and motor functions in older adults, after participating in "Thinking in Motion" intervention, based on Eshkol-Wachmann Movement Notation (EWMN).
• Scientific title: Evaluation of cognitive and motor functions in older adults, after participating in "Thinking in Motion" intervention, based on EWMN: A randomized clinical trial.
• Date of first enrolment: 30/06/2016
• Target sample size: 62
• Recruitment status: Completed
• URL: https://anzctr.org.au/ACTRN12616001543471.aspx
• Study type: Interventional
• Study design: Purpose: Treatment; Allocation: Randomised controlled trial; Masking: Open (masking not used);Assignment: Parallel;Type of endpoint: Efficacy;
• Phase: Not Applicable

Countries of recruitment

Israel

Contacts

• Name: Ms Maayan Agmon

• Name: Dr Mayayn Agmon

Key inclusion & exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ( 1 ) Age : 60 or older ( 2 ) have the ability to walk independently or with the help of a accessory for walking
. ( 3 ) Suitable for self-signing the consent to participate . ( 4 ) Hebrew speaker

Exclusion criteria: ( 1 ) Sitting in wheelchairs . ( 2 ) People who were unavailable to fully participate in the interventions and trials

Age minimum: 60 Years
Age maximum: No limit
Gender: Both males and females

Health Condition(s) or Problem(s) studied

Neurological - Studies of the normal brain and nervous system

1. Motor functions – Walking quality ;2. Motor functions – Dual Task;
1. Motor functions – Walking quality


2. Motor functions – Dual Task

Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation

Intervention(s)

Thinking in motion-
A physical training program , which offers cognitive challenge's as dual task, memory Challenge's, attention Challenge's, orientation Challenge's
and more: based on EWMN motion Observation.
Training takes place 3 times a week for 3 months in groups of max 14 participants for 45 minutes.
The intervention sessions are designed in three parts:
A. Warm-up- preparing the body for physical activity, experience working with rhythm, mood elevation and motivation. The warm-up takes place in a circle with rhythmic background music. This part has both physically and mentally purpose. Exercises intervention may be frustrating for practitioners and one of the goals in the warm-up is to create a good atmosphere high spirits motivation, fun and create a sense of partnership. The warm-up structure is inspired by dance therapy groups of Chase (Chaiklin, Schmais, & Lewis, 1986). Additionally, the warm-up is important for softening the joints, increasing range of motion, strengthening muscle power, balance and other contractile elements relevant to exercises which will appear later in the practice.
B. The central part of the training - The exercise session will focus on one or two exercises how will develop. The exercises is performed with metronome background or music.
C. End - creating a ending activity, coping positively with frustration and a sense of partnership. Closer will take place by highlighting success and carrying out a task as a meaningful achievement and as a "grand Finale " . In addition, the physical goal is to bring the body into a state of rest, stretching muscles, and regulation of breathing.

The intervention is face to face with a guide in a closed room, with a circle of chairs, music and blackboard.
The

Primary Outcome(s)

Change in the quality performance of walking (step frequency Duration, Step time).
Using: Macroberts lab walk
[All tests will be held before the start of the intervention and immediately when the intervention ends or not later than one 2 weeks the end.]

Change in cognitive performance.
Using:MoCA test+ Cognifit cognitive assessment.[All tests will be held before the start of the intervention and immediately when the intervention ends or not later than one 2 weeks the end.]

Change in the quality performance of dual task.
Using:Dual task test
[All tests will be held before the start of the intervention and immediately when the intervention ends or not later than one 2 weeks the end.]

Secondary Outcome(s)

Questionnaire for assessing depression – GDS[All tests will be held before the start of the intervention and immediately when the intervention ends or not later than one 2 weeks the end.]

Questionnaire evaluating sleep quality - ( PSQI )[All tests will be held before the start of the intervention and immediately when the intervention ends or not later than one 2 weeks the end.]

A questionnaire to assess anxiety- SAST[All tests will be held before the start of the intervention and immediately when the intervention ends or not later than one 2 weeks the end.]

questionnaire for assessing the fear of falling- ABC[All tests will be held before the start of the intervention and immediately when the intervention ends or not later than one 2 weeks the end.]

Secondary ID(s)

None

Source(s) of Monetary Support

EMDA Association

Ethics review

Status: Approved
Approval date: 10/04/2016
Contact:

The faculty ethics committee for Study of human - University of Haifa

Results

• Results available: Yes
• Date Posted: 30/05/2022
• Date Completed: 22/08/2016