Neurofit
CIAICO/2024/107
The main objective of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of non-invasive neuromodulation, combined with a therapeutic exercise program, to promote neuroplasticity and improve functional capacity and quality of life in pre-frail individuals.
Intervention
The study analyzes three innovative non-invasive neuromodulation strategies applied together with therapeutic exercise::
- Virtual walking (VW)
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
- Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
The effect of the intervention will be assessed on:
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Gait speed
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Overall physical condition
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Frailty status
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Static and dynamic functionality, and gait quality
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Upper and lower-limb isometric strength
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Quality of life
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Neuroplasticity (plasma BDNF levels)
Inclusion criteria:
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Individuals aged 65 to 90 years
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Meeting 1–2 frailty criteria (Fried criteria)
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Ability to understand instructions (Mini-Mental State Examination > 23)
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Signed informed consent
- Serra Año, Maria Pilar
- PDI-Catedratic/a d'Universitat
- Vicerector/A
- Vicerectorat de Sostenibilitat, Cooperacio i Vida Saludable
- Ingles De La Torre, Marta
- PDI-Titular d'Universitat
- Vicedega/Vicedegana / Vicedirector/a Ets
- Muñoz Gomez, Elena
- PDI-Ajudant Doctor/A
- Coordinador/a Curs
- Molla Casanova, Sara
- PDI-Ajudant Doctor/A
- Cap de Seccio-Servei
- Cap Iniciatives Per a Sostenibilitat
- Moreno Segura, Noemi
- PDI-Ajudant Doctor/A
- Gonzalez Pons, Hector
- PI-Invest Formacio Predoc Fpu
In process.
- GVA - AICO - Consolidated groups
