A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effect of Exercise on Physical, Cognitive and Affective Function in Dementia Subjects
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Dementia
- Registration Number
- NCT00497822
- Lead Sponsor
- Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
- Brief Summary
Studies have shown conflicting results of the effect of exercise on dementia patients.
The aim of this study is to examine the role of physical activity on the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in older persons.
To promote the benefits of aerobic exercise on dementia patients and encourage exercise prescription in the management of dementia subjects.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 64
Inclusion Criteria
- MMSE<26
- Age >60
- Community dwelling and ambulatory
- Have a caregiver that is willing to participate and escort patient to hospital for training and assessment
Exclusion Criteria
- MMSE<10
- live in old age home
- poor mobility, unable to attend exercise training
- no carer to bring patient to attend hospital training
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Physical function measurement using SF-12 every 3 months for 1 year Affective function measurement by Cornell depression score every 3 months for 1 year Cognitive function by MMSE and ADAS-cog every 3 months for 1 year
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 6 minutes walk, functional reach, Berg balance scale every 3 months for 1 year Carer stress scale every 3 months for 1 year No. of fall/restricted activity days/time spend in exercise or walking every 3 months for 1 year
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Kwong Wah Hospital
🇨🇳Hong Kong, China