"Brain-IT": Exergame training with biofeedback breathing in neurocognitive disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The combination of exergame-based motor-cognitive training with resonance breathing guided by heart-rate variability biofeedback (HRV-BF) targets various relevant mechanisms of action to alleviate the pathological state in mild neurocognitive disorders (mNCD).

Methods

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigated the effectiveness of adding this novel intervention approach to usual care in mNCD. The individualized intervention was delivered via the "Brain-IT" training concept, which was iteratively co-designed, tested, and refined with patient and public involvement.

Results

We observed statistically significant effects with large effect sizes for global cognitive performance, immediate verbal recall, and delayed verbal recall in favor of the interv

SUBMITTER: Manser P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11247687 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature