A protocol for a randomized clinical trial of interactive video dance: Potential for effects on cognitive function

Jovancevic, J and Rosano, C and Perera, S and Erickson, KI and Studenski, S (2012) A protocol for a randomized clinical trial of interactive video dance: Potential for effects on cognitive function. BMC Geriatrics, 12.

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Abstract

Background: Physical exercise has the potential to affect cognitive function, but most evidence to date focuses on cognitive effects of fitness training. Cognitive exercise also may influence cognitive function, but many cognitive training paradigms have failed to provide carry-over to daily cognitive function. Video games provide a broader, more contextual approach to cognitive training that may induce cognitive gains and have carry over to daily function. Most video games do not involve physical exercise, but some novel forms of interactive video games combine physical activity and cognitive challenge. Methods/Design: This paper describes a randomized clinical trial in 168 postmenopausal sedentary overweight women that compares an interactive video dance game with brisk walking and delayed entry controls. The primary endpoint is adherence to activity at six months. Additional endpoints include aspects of physical and mental health. We focus this report primarily on the rationale and plans for assessment of multiple cognitive functions. Discussion: This randomized clinical trial may provide new information about the cognitive effects of interactive videodance. It is also the first trial to examine physical and cognitive effects in older women. Interactive video games may offer novel strategies to promote physical activity and health across the life span. The study is IRB approved and the number is: PRO08080012 ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01443455. © 2012 Jovancevic- Misic et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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Item Type:	Article
Status:	Published
Creators/Authors:	Creators Email Pitt Username ORCID Jovancevic, J Rosano, C RosanoC@edc.pitt.edu CAR2350 Perera, S ksp9@pitt.edu KSP9 Erickson, KI kiericks@pitt.edu KIERICKS Studenski, S
Date:	8 June 2012
Date Type:	Publication
Journal or Publication Title:	BMC Geriatrics
Volume:	12
DOI or Unique Handle:	10.1186/1471-2318-12-23
Schools and Programs:	Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences > Psychology School of Public Health > Public Health Genetics School of Medicine > Medicine
Refereed:	Yes
Date Deposited:	14 Oct 2016 15:37
Last Modified:	18 Sep 2021 01:55
URI:	http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/29886

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