Improving Physical Activity With Cognitive Impairment
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Caregiver Burnout
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Mild Cognitive Impairment focused on measuring physical activity, behavior change
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 50-85 years old (patient); 19+ years (caregiver)
- clinically diagnosed with amnestic MCI (patient only)
- a score of 18-24 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment indicating possible MCI (patient only),
- not currently categorized as "Active" on the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity, (patient only)
- on stable doses of medication at least for the previous 30 days at baseline (patient only)
- have a computer/wireless device with Internet access
- have a primary caregiver willing to participate in physical activity and assist the patient with participation in the study
- English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- limitations due to disability, illness, or pain that may affect the patient's walking safety during the study
- unstable heart conditions (e.g., unstable angina, acute pericarditis)
- uncontrolled hypertension in the last six months
- known neurological diseases
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Telerehabilitation physical activity behavioral (TPAB) intervention
Control Group
Individuals in the TPAB intervention will participate in a weekly session for 12 weeks with their primary caregiver and the research interventionist (RH). Established behavior-change techniques will be used in the TPAB intervention, based largely on the combination of the Social Cognitive Theory, Control Theory, and Operant Conditioning,43 including behavioral techniques, and patient-centered communication (e.g., motivational interviewing).44 The behavior-change techniques are designed to target and improve daily steps. Individuals in the CTL group will receive usual care and no intervention over the 12 weeks.
Individuals in the CTL group will receive usual care and no intervention over the 12 weeks.