Clinical trial NCT06584136: Lagged Relationships Between Sleep, Balance, and Cognition in Older Adults
Official title: Lagged Relationships Between Sleep, Balance, and Cognition in Older Adults
Study type: OBSERVATIONAL
Overall status: RECRUITING
Conditions: Aging
Keywords: Sleep Quality
Balance Assessment
Older Adults
Cognitive Function
Sleep Monitoring
Wearable device
Lead sponsor: University of Florida
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-09-04
Enrollment: 20
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 65
Maximum age (years): 95
Standard ages: OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Observational model: COHORT
Time perspective: PROSPECTIVE
Sampling method: NON_PROBABILITY_SAMPLE
Study population: Healthy older adults aged 65 and above were recruited from the University of Florida, local retirement communities, and other relevant sources. They were without severe sleep disorders, cognitive impairment, Significant neurological conditions, or balance impairment.

Brief summary: This study investigates the use of wearable devices and a sleep diary for tracking sleep and its impact on cognition and balance in older adults over six weeks. It will include routine mobility, balance assessment, and cognitive evaluations, focusing on analyzing the relationships between sleep, mobility, balance, and cognition.

Detailed description: The study is designed to assess the relationships between sleep quality, balance capabilities, and cognitive functions in older adults. Using a longitudinal approach, participants will be monitored over six weeks with the help of wearable technology (OURA ring) and standardized assessments. Weekly in-person visits will include balance assessments using the Mini-BESTest and mobility tests such as the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. Cognitive functions will be evaluated using the NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery. The study aims to identify key sleep indicators that influence balance and cognition, ultimately contributing to improved strategies for maintaining the health and well-being of older adults.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Healthy older adults aged 65 and above English-speaking Independent in daily activities Able to walk independently or with minimal assistance (cane or walker) Willing to perform weekly assessments in balance and cognition at the University of Florida, Technology for Occupational Performance Lab

Exclusion Criteria:

Severe cognitive impairment (e.g., diagnosed dementia) Severe sleep disorders (e.g., sleep apnea requiring CPAP) Significant neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson disease, stroke) Unstable medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, recent surgeries)

Primary outcomes:
measure: Total Sleep Time
timeFrame: 6-week daily assessments
measure: Sleep Onset Latency
timeFrame: Daily assessments over 6 weeks
measure: Sleep Efficiency
timeFrame: Daily assessments over 6 weeks
measure: Cognitive Function
timeFrame: 6 weeks weekly assessments
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Berg Balance Scale (BBS) Score
timeFrame: Pre-intervention (Baseline) and Post-intervention (Week 6)
measure: Mini-BESTest Score
timeFrame: Weekly assessments over 6 weeks
measure: Daily Step Count
timeFrame: Daily assessments over 6 weeks recorded by Oura ring
measure: Toe Strength from ToeScale
timeFrame: 6 weeks weekly assessments
Other outcomes:
measure: Demographic Variables
timeFrame: Week 1 one time measured
Locations:
city: Gainesville
country: United States
facility: University of Florida
state: Florida
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