2017
DOI: 10.1186/s12877-017-0464-x
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The effect of an interactive cycling training on cognitive functioning in older adults with mild dementia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BackgroundTo date there is no cure or an effective disease-modifying drug to treat dementia. Available acetylcholine-esterase inhibiting drugs or memantine only produce small benefits on cognitive and behavioural functioning and their clinical relevance remains controversial. Combined cognitive-aerobic interventions are an appealing alternative or add-on to current pharmacological treatments. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of a combined cognitive-aerobic training and a single aero… Show more

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“…The mean age of participants ranged from 66.3–83.0 years and, in 5 studies, global cognition at baseline ranged from 16.6–23.0 points of the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and was 20.0 points in one study [ 45 ], utilizing the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Most studies were conducted with a PC [ 45 , 65 , 66 ] or tablet [ 47 , 69 ], while one study [ 67 , 68 ] had a non-immersive VR-technology as intervention, consisting of a home trainer which related to a video screen showing a virtual bike tour including cognitive tasks. Only one study [ 45 ] reported no alternative treatment for participants in the control group.…”
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