A randomised controlled trial of cognitive-only and cognitive-motor training to prevent falls in older people: understanding physical, neuropsychological and neural mechanisms [ 2015 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Daina Sturnieks (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Kim Delbaere ,  Dr Jasmine Menant ,  Prof Michael Valenzuela

Brief description The rate of falls in older people remains a significant problem. We have developed and validated a home-based computerised training intervention that can be delivered either while seated (cognitive) or while standing and undertaking balance exercises (cognitive+motor). This unique design will allow us to assess whether cognitive and cognitive+motor training can prevent falls, as well as the neural, physiological, physical and neuropsychological mechanisms behind the intervention effects.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,624,934.13

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant