Comparison of the Effects of Bimanual, Finger and VR Exercises in PwMCI

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age50-75
SponsorEastern Mediterranean University

About this trial

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is defined as an impairment in a single cognitive function, usually memory, other than normal cognitive decline with age, that does not fulfil dementia criteria. Finger movements have been shown to stimulate the sensory-motor and cognitive parts of the cerebral cortex, as well as the supplementary motor area, Broca's area, premotor cortex, and prefrontal cortex, all of which contribute to movement skills. Asymmetrical hand and finger movements done concurrently were proven to improve cognitive processes and cerebral blood flow more than movements performed with one hand.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Participants who are between 50-75 years of age

Individuals diagnosed with MCI by a geriatrician according to DSM-5 criteria,

Who has the Montreal Cognitive Assessment score between 13-26,

Who has the Quick Mild Cognitive Impairment screen score between 48-67,

Disqualifiers

Participants who have any musculoskeletal disorders that may cause balance and gait disorders,

Who have central or peripheral neurological diseases (eg. stroke, Parkinson's disease or polyneuropathies),

Who are using psychiatric drugs that may affect psychiatric disease and/or cognitive performance (Using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs more than three times a week, which may affect cognitive functions, using gingko biloba and antioxidant supplements (for example, coenzyme Q10 and alpha-lipoic acid)),

Who has daltonism and

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Bimanual Exercise
  • Finger Exercise
  • Virtual Reality

Treatment groups

106 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groups