The effect of aerobic and resistance exercise on the cognitive function and functionality of individuals with dementia.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Dementia; Depression; Neurological - Alzheimer's disease; Neurological - Dementias; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Mental Health - Depression

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621001279819
• Lead Sponsor: Vasileios Papatsimpas

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-09-22
• Last Update Posted: 21 November 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria: a) age 65 years and older b) diagnosis of mild Alzheimer’s dementia, as determined by the treating physician c) Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE): 20-24/30 d) ability to move to the intervention place e) existence of a caregiver f) sufficient hearing and vision g) medical consent to participate in the exercise h) absence of any other exercise program i) without medication change for at least 2 months j) ability of consent k) have already been considered as capable for consent from the treating physician and the treatment team.

Exclusion Criteria

a) other dementia type b) neurological disease with severe motor and cognitive problems c) serious diseases where is inappropriate participation in exercise, in consultation with the treating physician such as severe psychiatric illnesses, uncontrolled blood pressure severe cardiorespiratory problems, severe musculoskeletal problems d) malignancy e) recent surgery (<12 months) f) severe vision/hearing problems g) alcoholism h) drug use

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified