Non-invasive Brain Stimulation on Functional Capacity in Prefrail Older Adults
ConditionPrefrail Elderly
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65-90
SponsorUniversity of Valencia
About this trial
The general objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of non-invasive neuromodulation combined with a therapeutic exercise program on neuroplasticity and, therefore, on variables related to functional capacity and quality of life, in prefrail older adults.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age between 65 -90 years old
Meet 1-2 frailty criteria, according to Fried's Criteria.
Ability to understand instructions (Mini-Mental State Examination >23 points).
Signing of the informed consent.
Disqualifiers
History of stroke within the past 6 months or hospital admission for any reason within the past 3 months.
Alterations of the central or peripheral nervous system
Alterations of the vestibular system
Concomitant diseases
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- rTMS
- rTMS placebo
- tDCS
- tDCS placebo
- Virtual running
- Virtual running placebo
Treatment groups
120 Participants
are divided into 6 treatment groups6
Treatment groupsSee each treatment group below.
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov