NCT07105800 Dance Intervention to Improve Executive Function and Physical Performance in Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment
| NCT ID | NCT07105800 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital |
| Condition | Older Adults |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-11-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2025-11-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-30.
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Brief Summary
This pilot study investigates the effects of a music-based dance intervention on executive function and physical performance in middle-aged and older adults with cognitive impairment. Dance, as a form of dual-task training, integrates music, rhythmic movement, and cognitive-motor coordination. When combined with group interaction and partner-guided physical cues, it has the potential to enhance both cognitive and motor functions simultaneously. The intervention features a simple, structured dance sequence designed to stimulate rhythm, attention, and coordination through music-based movement. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of this approach in improving executive function and lower limb physical performance among individuals with cognitive impairment.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) with a score ≥5 on the SCD-Q9 questionnaire, or Mild Behavioral Impairment (MBI) with a score ≥7 on the MBI-Checklist, with symptoms persisting for more than three months. * Ability to follow instructions. * Ability to stand unsupported or with assistive devices for at least 10 minutes. * Ability to walk at least 10 meters, either unsupported or with assistive devices. Exclusion Criteria:-Age below 55 years. * Severe visual or hearing impairment. * Score \<16 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). * Emotional or anxiety symptoms caused by psychiatric medications that significantly impair the ability to perform study-related motor tasks.
Contact & Investigator
Fen-Ling Kuo
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07105800 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 55 Years or older, studying Older Adults. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07105800 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07105800 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at 08655@s.tmu.edu.tw for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07105800 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07105800 clinical trial?
NCT07105800 is sponsored by Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital. The principal investigator is Fen-Ling Kuo at Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.