This study investigates the use of wearable devices and a sleep diary for tracking sleep and its impact on cognition and balance in older adults over six weeks. It will include routine mobility, balance assessment, and cognitive evaluations, focusing on analyzing the relationships between sleep, mobility, balance, and cognition.
The study is designed to assess the relationships between sleep quality, balance capabilities, and cognitive functions in older adults. Using a longitudinal approach, participants will be monitored over six weeks with the help of wearable technology (OURA ring) and standardized assessments. Weekly in-person visits will include balance assessments using the Mini-BESTest and mobility tests such as the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. Cognitive functions will be evaluated using the NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery. The study aims to identify key sleep indicators that influence balance and cognition, ultimately contributing to improved strategies for maintaining the health and well-being of older adults.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
18
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Total Sleep Time
Total Sleep Time will be monitored using the OURA ring, calculated as the sum of all sleep stages in minutes each night. Data will be aggregated to provide a daily and weekly average for each participant.
Time frame: 6-week daily assessments
Sleep Onset Latency
Sleep Onset Latency, defined as the time taken to transition from wakefulness to sleep, will be recorded by the OURA ring each night. Data will be shown in daily and weekly for each participant.
Time frame: Daily assessments over 6 weeks
Sleep Efficiency
Sleep Efficiency will be measured as the ratio of total sleep time to time in bed, expressed as a percentage. The OURA ring will track this nightly, and the data will be summarized as daily data points and a weekly average.
Time frame: Daily assessments over 6 weeks
Cognitive Function
Evaluated using the NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery, with attention to memory, attention, and processing speed.
Time frame: 6 weeks weekly assessments
Berg Balance Scale (BBS) Score
The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) will be administered twice, at baseline and at the end of the study period (Week 6), to assess changes in balance performance. The Berg Balance Scale (or BBS) is a widely used clinical test of a person\'s static and dynamic balance abilities.
Time frame: Pre-intervention (Baseline) and Post-intervention (Week 6)
Mini-BESTest Score
The Mini-BESTest will be conducted weekly throughout the 6-week study period to evaluate changes in balance performance over time. This test measures dynamic balance, functional mobility, and gait.
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Time frame: Weekly assessments over 6 weeks
Daily Step Count
Daily step count will be monitored using the OURA ring. The data will be aggregated daily and weekly for each participant to assess overall physical activity levels.
Time frame: Daily assessments over 6 weeks recorded by Oura ring
Toe Strength from ToeScale
Measured using the ToeScale for both flexion and extension strength, comparing baseline and post-intervention data.
Time frame: 6 weeks weekly assessments