NCT05725668 · RECRUITING
A Study of Dual-task Exercise Training to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment
This trial is testing whether a specialized form of tai ji quan that adds mental challenges to physical movement can reduce falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Participants are randomly assigned to dual-task tai ji quan, standard tai ji quan, or stretching, and researchers will track how often falls happen. This is a Phase NA behavioral trial — meaning it tests a non-drug intervention, not a medication.
You may qualify if
- being 65 years and older
- having complaint of memory loss
- scoring ≤0.5 on Clinical Dementia Scale
- having had 1 or more falls in the preceding 12 months or scoring ≥12 seconds on the Timed Up and Go test
You're excluded if
- scoring \<24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination
- being able to ambulate independently for household distances
- having medical clearance
- having participated in any regular and structured tai ji quan-based exercise programs (≥2 times weekly) in the preceding 6 months
- having a progressive neuromuscular disorder such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis
- being unwilling to be randomized
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2025-12-17