scholarly journals The Mediterranean Diet and Cognitive Function among Healthy Older Adults in a 6-Month Randomised Controlled Trial: The MedLey Study

Nutrients ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alissa Knight ◽  
Janet Bryan ◽  
Carlene Wilson ◽  
Jonathan Hodgson ◽  
Courtney Davis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Randomised Controlled

The Mediterranean diet pattern with intermittent semi-fasting may facilitate weight loss: randomised controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Molina Jimenez ◽  
Sara Lopez Oliva ◽  
Elena Garicano Vilar ◽  
Begoña de Cuevillas ◽  
Maria del Carmen Morais Moreno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Diet Pattern ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Randomised Controlled

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of a Training Programme in Everyday Cognition in Healthy Older Adults: A Randomised Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celia Sánchez Gómez ◽  
Eduardo José Fernández Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Everyday Cognition ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background: Everyday cognition is the application of basic cognitive skills and knowledge of the specific cognitive domain for the resolution of problems that are integrated within the instrumental domains of functioning. The main objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Training Programme in Everyday Cognition in order to improve the levels of everyday cognition and global cognitive performance in older adults.Methods: A randomised controlled trial of two groups. The sample was composed of healthy older adults. The intervention of the experimental group consisted of an Everyday Cognition Training Programme, and the intervention of the control group consisted of a Conventional Cognitive Training Programme. The Rapid Assessment of Cognitive Functions test (ERFC) and the Everyday Cognition Battery test (ECB) were used to assess the intervention.Results: Total sample (n=237) composed of 44 men and 223 women, with a mean age of 73.45 years. Statistically significant differences (p <0.001) were evidenced between the control group and the experimental group in both the ECB and ERFC; in the final evaluation of the study and in the follow-up.Conclusion: The use of a Daily Cognition Training Programme presents greater benefits in terms of both global cognitive performance and everyday cognition than the use of a Conventional Cognitive Training Programme in elderly adults.Trial registration:ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04041999 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04041999)Retrospectively registered.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of a training programme in everyday cognition in healthy older adults: a randomised controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Celia Sánchez Gómez ◽  
Eduardo José Fernández Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Everyday Cognition ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background Everyday cognition is the application of basic cognitive skills and knowledge of the specific cognitive domain for the resolution of problems that are integrated within the instrumental domains of functioning. The main objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Training Programme in Everyday Cognition in order to improve the levels of everyday cognition and global cognitive performance in older adults. Methods A randomised controlled trial of two groups. The sample was composed of healthy older adults. The intervention of the experimental group consisted of an Everyday Cognition Training Programme, and the intervention of the control group consisted of a Conventional Cognitive Training Programme. The Rapid Assessment of Cognitive Functions test (ERFC) and the Everyday Cognition Battery test (ECB) were used to assess the intervention. Results Total sample (n = 237) composed of 44 men and 223 women, with a mean age of 73.45 years. Statistically significant differences (p < 0.001) were evidenced between the control group and the experimental group in both the ECB and ERFC; in the final evaluation of the study and in the follow-up. Conclusion The use of a Daily Cognition Training Programme presents greater benefits in terms of both global cognitive performance and everyday cognition than the use of a Conventional Cognitive Training Programme in elderly adults. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04041999. Retrospectively registered. Date of trial registration: 8th July 2019.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of a training programme in everyday cognition in healthy older adults: A randomised controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celia Sánchez Gómez ◽  
Eduardo José Fernández Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Everyday Cognition ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background: Everyday cognition is the application of basic cognitive skills and knowledge of the specific cognitive domain for the resolution of problems that are integrated within the instrumental domains of functioning. The main objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Training Programme in Everyday Cognition in order to improve the levels of everyday cognition and global cognitive performance in older adults.Methods: A randomised controlled trial of two groups. The sample was composed of healthy older adults. The intervention of the experimental group consisted of an Everyday Cognition Training Programme, and the intervention of the control group consisted of a Conventional Cognitive Training Programme. The Rapid Assessment of Cognitive Functions test (ERFC) and the Everyday Cognition Battery test (ECB) were used to assess the intervention.Results: Total sample (n=237) composed of 44 men and 223 women, with a mean age of 73.45 years. Statistically significant differences (p <0.001) were evidenced between the control group and the experimental group in both the ECB and ERFC; in the final evaluation of the study and in the follow-up.Conclusion: The use of a Daily Cognition Training Programme presents greater benefits in terms of both global cognitive performance and everyday cognition than the use of a Conventional Cognitive Training Programme in elderly adults.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04041999 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04041999)Retrospectively registered. Date of trial registration: 8th July 2019.

scholarly journals Falls and Cognitive Training 2 (FaCT2) study protocol: a randomised controlled trial exploring cognitive training to reduce risk of falls in at-risk older adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 370-377
Author(s):  
Hilaire J Thompson ◽  
Ellen McGough ◽  
George Demiris
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Reduce Risk ◽  
Randomised Controlled

BackgroundThe primary cause of traumatic injury in older adults is fall. Recent reports suggest that cognitive function contributes significantly to fall risk. Therefore, by targeting cognitive function for intervention, we could potentially reduce the incidence of fall and injury.Primary objectiveTo explore the effectiveness of a 16-week cognitive training (CT) intervention to reduce risk and incidence of fall in community-dwelling older adults at risk for fall.OutcomesPrimary outcome is number of falls over a 16-week period (ascertained by fall calendar method). Secondary outcomes include: change fall risk as indicated by improvement in 10 m walk and 90 s balance tests.Design/methodsThe design is a two-group randomised controlled trial. Eligible participants are older adults (aged 65–85) residing in the community who are at risk for fall based on physical performance testing. Following completion of 1-week run-in phase, participants are randomly allocated (1:2) to either a group that is assigned to attention control or to the group that receives CT intervention for a total of 16 weeks. Participants are followed for an additional 4 weeks after intervention. Mann-Whitney U test and Student’s t-test will be used to examine between-group differences using intention-to-treat analyses.DiscussionLimited evidence supports the potential of CT to improve cognition and gait, but no published study has evaluated whether such an intervention would reduce incidence of fall. The present trial is designed to provide initial answers to this question. CT may also improve functioning important in other activities (eg, driving), reducing overall risk of injury in elders.Trial registration numberNCT03190460.

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