The Influence of Juggling on Selected Cognitive Functions and Postural Stability Variables.

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

46 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-09-01

Study Completion Date

2023-01-01

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the study is to verify the effect of juggling exercises on selected cognitive functions (reaction time, attention) and postural stability variabilities (based on center of pressure signal) in two different protocols: \[1\] a randomised crossover study design, \[2\] a randomised repeated measurement design.

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Detailed Description

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Juggling is a form of exercise, that can engage humans, both cognitively and physically. One of the positive aspects of taking up this form of exercise is the growing evidence indicating that juggling improves the well-being of exercisers. Most importantly, the juggling intervention causes an increase in the volume of the gray matter and white matter in the human brain, and thus shows potential for neuroplasticity. In addition, unhealthy aging is observed nowadays, which causes both physical and cognitive decline in daily functioning, further interfering with the elderly's ability to perform daily activities. Therefore, the addition of juggling exercises may have a positive effect on the changes that occur with aging.

However, currently there are hardly any data on the juggling effect on cognitive functions and on postural stability. Therefore, the study aims to examine the effect of juggling exercises on selected cognitive functions and postural stability variables in two different randomised trials.

Conditions

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Aging Cognitive Change

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Addition of juggling

Group taking part in juggling exercise protocol in a crossover regimen.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Addition of juggling

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will not change ther daily activities, and participate in juggling intervention lasted 4 weeks and consisted of 12 meetings (3 trainings per week), each lasting 45 minutes.

Without addition of juggling

Group not taking part in juggling exercise protocol in a crossover regimen.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Addition of juggling

Participants will not change ther daily activities, and participate in juggling intervention lasted 4 weeks and consisted of 12 meetings (3 trainings per week), each lasting 45 minutes.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* physically active
* over 65 years old
* with no injuries of pathologies involving the upper limb
* without neurological issues
* with no significant visual impairments

Exclusion Criteria

* mixed or left-handedness
* sedentary lifestyle
* prior experience in juggling
* under or above the required age
* contraindications to physical activity

Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes