Sensory Integration Training for Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

NCT07466615 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: AkdenizU-SBF-FC-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of sensory integration training on cognitive functions, quality of life, and social participation in older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

Conditions

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

Keywords

Mild Cognitive Impairment; Sensory Processing; Sensory Integration Training; Cognitive Function

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Quick Mild Cognitive Impairment Screen - Turkish Version

  Quick Mild Cognitive Impairment Screen - Turkish Version is a cognitive assessment tool consisting of six sub-headings covering at least five cognitive domains. The sub-headings and the cognitive domains they assess are defined as follows: 1. Orientation: (Questioning the country, year, month, day, and date - approx. 1 minute - 10 points) 2. Registration: (Working memory; repeating 5 given words - 30 seconds - 5 points) 3. Clock Drawing: (Visuospatial; drawing a clock within 1 minute - 15 points) 4. Delayed Recall: (Episodic memory; recalling the 5 previously mentioned words - 30 seconds - 20 points) 5. Verbal Fluency: (Semantic memory/language; naming animals within 1 minute - 20 points) 6. Logical Memory: (Episodic memory; repeating a short story - 1 minute - 30 points) Scoring and Interpretation The test is evaluated out of a total of 100 points, where higher scores indicate better cognitive status. A score of 62 points or below indicates cognitive impairment.

  6 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• World Health Organization Quality of Life - Older Adults Module

  6 months

• Lubbes Social Network Scale-6

  6 months

Study Arms (2)

Aerobic Exercise +Sensory Integration Training

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Aerobic Exercise; Other: Sensory Integration Training

Aerobic Exercise

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Other: Aerobic Exercise

Interventions

Aerobic Exercise OTHER

The aerobic exercise intervention consists of a 12-week outdoor walking program, performed twice weekly for 45 minutes per session at a moderate intensity, targeting a score of 12-14 on the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale

Aerobic Exercise; Aerobic Exercise +Sensory Integration Training

Sensory Integration Training OTHER

The program includes activities that stimulate three main senses: vestibular (balance and movement), proprioceptive (body awareness), and tactile (touch). These exercises are designed to help the brain organize sensory signals more effectively to improve daily functions and cognitive performance.

Aerobic Exercise +Sensory Integration Training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 85 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being between 65 and 85 years of age
• Having a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score between 18 and 25, indicating mild cognitive impairment
• Being in stable medical health, with no history of severe neurological or psychiatric disorders
• Voluntary participation

You may not qualify if:

• Clinical diagnosis of dementia or having moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment
• Severe visual or hearing loss to a degree that prevents effective communication or participation in assessments
• Presence of severe sensory, motor, or physical disabilities that render the intervention (e.g., walking or sensory training) impossible to perform
• Acute medical conditions or having unstable chronic diseases that may pose a risk during physical activity.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Akdeniz University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Isparta Şehir Hastanesi

Isparta, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cognitive Dysfunction

Interventions

Exercise

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognition Disorders; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Central Study Contacts

Fatmagül Çayır

CONTACT

+ 90 530 0369530; fatmagul.cayir@hotmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: STUDENT

Model Details: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) using a pretest-posttest experimental design"

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 5, 2026
• First Posted: March 12, 2026
• Study Start: March 15, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): March 1, 2027
• Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)