A Comprehensive ONline Program for Cognitive Enhancement, Reassurance and Training

NCT05401747 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 120314
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The CONCERT Study (A Comprehensive Online program for Cognitive Enhancement, Reassurance and Training) was designed to introduce a user-friendly platform to assess and train cognition among old adults. Our main research questions are: i) Is it possible to provide a user-friendly platform to perform multi-domain cognitive training for old adults? ii) Are there any safety issues with these platforms? Inclusion criteria include: i) Aged ≥ 65 years; ii) Owning a computer with access to the Internet and basic knowledge to use it; iii) Having sufficient English language skill; iv) Normal baseline AD8 screening test; v) agree to join the study with their partners/ close family members. Exclusion criteria include: i) History of dementia; ii) Severe physical disability precluding to participate in meetings; those using wheelchairs can still join the study with some modification in the exercise program. Study duration includes 24 weeks of intervention with lifestyle changes (Online: Nutrition consultation and teaching, Exercise, dance, music therapy and cognitive enhancement). Participants have options to continue the study for another 24 weeks. Outcome will be assessed based on participants' adherence, satisfaction.

Conditions

Cognition Disorders in Old Age; Lifestyle, Healthy; Diet, Healthy; Exercise

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Feasibility of online classes for healthy lifestyle.

  To assess the adherence to online educational classes, each participant will receive a numeric code without any identifiers to join the meeting. The number of participants present in the meeting will be recorded to check for adherence. A booklet will be provided to the participants to note the programs used and their frequency during the week. The adherence to this study will be assessed using the trend test and Generalized Estimating Equation.

  24 weeks and 50 weeks (optional) after initiation of the study

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Satisfaction of online classes for healthy lifestyle.

  24 weeks and 50 weeks (optional) after initiation of the study

Study Arms (1)

Healthy lifestyle intervention

OTHER

All cases will be assessed before and after intervention for cognitive changes.

Other: Healthy lifestyle

Interventions

Healthy lifestyle OTHER

Nutrition consultation and teaching: A registered dietitian has the responsibility of teaching and explaining the diet. Plan: One meeting per 12 weeks. The exercise program is based on the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee and American Heart Association guideline and a modified version of Dose-Responses to Exercise Training study protocol for older adults summarized our weekly plans in detail. Plan: 2 meetings per week. Cognitive enhancement: Participants can select any of the following activities:methods requiring mental activities, physical activity, and social activity, enjoying music and our weekly dance classes (Waltz).

Healthy lifestyle intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Aged ≥ 65 years;
• Owning a computer with access to the Internet and basic knowledge to use it;
• Having sufficient English language skill;
• Normal baseline AD8 screening test;

You may not qualify if:

• History of dementia;
• Severe physical disability precluding to participate in meetings; those using wheelchairs can still join the study with some modification in the exercise program;
• Active coronary heart disease or limitation for exercise based on their previous consults with their family physician/ cardiologists.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Tisha Mab

CONTACT

5199315731; tisha@robarts.ca

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 10, 2022
• First Posted: June 2, 2022
• Study Start: June 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2022
• Study Completion: July 30, 2023
• Last Updated: June 2, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share