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Study NCT ID:
NCT02262104
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2014-12-03
First Post:
2013-11-23
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Effects of an Exercise Program for Nursing Home Patients With Dementia
Sponsor:
Oslo Metropolitan University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effects of an Exercise Program for Nursing Home Patients With Dementia - a Six Months Assessor Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2014-12
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
EXDEM
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of an exercise program on nursing home patients with dementia.
Detailed Description:
The intervention group will be exercising one hour twice a week for 12 weeks. The participants will be doing intensive strength exercises and challenging balance exercises in groups of 4-6. Two physical therapists will be leading the intervention group. The control group will be meeting at the same frequency. Groups of 4-6 will be lead by an occupational therapist. The participants will be doing relaxation exercises, listen to music and social activities such as board games or indoor bowling.
The investigators will carry out three test periods:
* Baseline testing before intervention start
* Post test after 12 weeks of intervention
* Follow-up 12 weeks after post test.
The testing will comprise:
* Physical tests carried out by physiotherapists
* Questionnaires concerning mental health and ADL (activities of daily living)
* Cognition tests
* Cortisol in saliva
The investigators will carry out three test periods:
* Baseline testing before intervention start
* Post test after 12 weeks of intervention
* Follow-up 12 weeks after post test.
The testing will comprise:
* Physical tests carried out by physiotherapists
* Questionnaires concerning mental health and ADL (activities of daily living)
* Cognition tests
* Cortisol in saliva
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: