This aim of this study is to examine the therapeutic impacts of a group-based recreational program that delivers guided visual artmaking and dual-task exergaming, to older adults. Outcomes of interest include cognitive function (attention, task-switching, interference inhibition), physical function (balance, walking, lower-limb strength), and dual-task performance. Key implementation outcomes including intervention fidelity, feasibility, and acceptability will be explored to inform design of future community-based intervention programs.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
80
Weekly visual artmaking and exergaming
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York, United States
Change in performance on the Stroop Color-Word Test
Change in score on the Stroop Color-Word Test
Time frame: From enrollment to study end at 24 weeks
Performance on the Trail Making Test
Change in score on the Trail Making Test
Time frame: From baseline to study end at 24 weeks
Performance on Four Stage Balance Test
Change in score on the Four Stage Balance Test
Time frame: From baseline to study end at 24 weeks
Performance on the Six-Minute Walk Test
Change in score on the Six-Minute Walk Test
Time frame: From baseline to study end at 24 weeks
Dual-Task Ability
Change in scores on the Timed Up and Go Test: Dual Task
Time frame: From baseline to study end at 24 weeks
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