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Trial reportPeerJ2023

Effects of two different dual-task training protocols on gait, balance, and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults: a 24-week randomized controlled trial.

Francis Trombini-Souza, Vitória Thaysa Gomes de Moura, Lucas Willian Nunes da Silva, Iara Dos Santos Leal, Cleber Anderson Nascimento, Paloma Sthefane Teles Silva, Monica Rodrigues Perracini, Isabel Cn Sacco, Rodrigo Cappato de Araújo, Marcelo de Maio Nascimento

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in PeerJ, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Francis Trombini-SouzaDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Pernambuco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Vitória Thaysa Gomes de MouraDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Pernambuco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Lucas Willian Nunes da SilvaDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Pernambuco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Iara Dos Santos LealDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Pernambuco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Cleber Anderson NascimentoDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Pernambuco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Paloma Sthefane Teles SilvaDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Pernambuco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Monica Rodrigues PerraciniMaster's and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Isabel Cn SaccoSchool of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-1254-0007
Rodrigo Cappato de AraújoDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Pernambuco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Marcelo de Maio NascimentoDepartment of Physical Education, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Although alternating dual-task (ADT) training is functionally easier for older adults, a large part of the motor and cognitive tasks is simultaneously performed, especially during activities of daily living that require maintaining body balance. Objective: To evaluate the effects of mixed dual-task training on mobility, cognitive function, and balance in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: Sixty participants were randomly allocated at a 1:1 ratio into the experimental group-single motor task (SMT) and simultaneous dual task (SDT) interchangeably in stage 1 (for 12 weeks) and after strictly with SDT in stage 2 (the last 12 weeks)-or into the control group-only SMT and SDT interchangeably in stages 1 and 2. Gait parameters were acquired by two inertial sensors. Physical and cognitive performance were acquired by specific questionnaires. Generalized linear mixed models were used for analyzing interaction and main effects. Results: No between-group difference was observed for gait performance. Both protocols improved mobility (mean change ((MC) = 0.74)), dual-task effect (MC = -13.50), lower limb function (MC = 4.44), static (MC = -0.61), and dynamic balance (MC = -0.23), body sway (MC = 4.80), and cognitive function (MC = 41.69). Conclusion: Both dual-task training protocols improved these outcomes.

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Exercise TherapyIndependent LivingActivities of Daily LivingAgedCognitionGaitHumansPostural BalanceCognitionDual taskGaitPostural balance

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PMID37101796
PMCPMC10124542

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