Functional Exercises With Music in Mild Dementia

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Mild Dementia; Music Therapy

• Registration Number: NCT07123077
• Lead Sponsor: Medipol University

Brief Summary

This study aims to explore how a functional exercise program, with or without music, affects physical function and quality of life in older adults with mild dementia. Participants were divided into two groups: one group performed functional exercises alone, while the other group performed the same exercises accompanied by music. The program was conducted twice a week for 8 weeks, with each session lasting 60 minutes. Researchers evaluated changes in balance, mobility, risk and fear of falling, hand grip strength, daily living activities, and overall quality of life before and after the program.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-02-01
• Primary Completion: 2025-04-20
• Study Completion: 2025-04-20
• Study First Submitted: 2025-07-28
• Status Verified: 2025-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-08-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-08-07
• Study First Posted: 2025-08-14
• Last Update Posted: 2025-08-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• The inclusion criteria for participants were: voluntary participation, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores between 17 and 24 indicating mild dementia
• Residing in a nursing home, being over 65 years of age,
• Having no problems understanding verbal commands.

Exclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis of severe and untreated hearing impairment that would prevent them from listening to music
• A history of musculoskeletal injury or neurological deficit that could affect exercise performance
• A psychiatric disorder that could interfere with exercise compliance
• Inability to cooperate during tests and exercises, and failure to attend two consecutive sessions.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Four-Stage Balance Test	From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks	The Four-Stage Balance Test is a static balance assessment that measures an individual's ability to maintain stability in various standing positions. In the first stage, the feet are placed side by side. In the second stage, the instep of one foot is placed next to the big toe of the other foot. The third stage involves the tandem stance, where one foot is positioned directly in front of the other, with the heel touching the toes. In the final stage, the individual is asked to stand on one foot.; At each stage, the participant is expected to maintain the position without moving or losing stability for 10 seconds. If the feet shift or the individual requires external support, the test is terminated. Participants are allowed to progress to the next stage only if they successfully complete the current one. The highest stage successfully completed is recorded.; The test is not administered to individuals who are at high risk of falling or cannot be safely supported.
Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living	From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks	It measures an individual's capacity to perform activities that are commonly required in daily life and their level of dependence on others. The index evaluates six basic activities: bathing, dressing, toileting, continence, and feeding. As the total score increases, the individual's ability to carry out these functions independently also increases.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hand Grip Strength	From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks	To assess the maximum isometric contraction strength of the hand and forearm muscles, a Camry digital hand dynamometer (Model EH101, Zhongshan Camry Electronic Co., Ltd., Zhongshan, China) was used. The measurement was conducted in accordance with the protocol recommended by the American Society of Hand Therapists for standardized hand grip strength assessment. Participants were seated in a comfortable position with their feet shoulder-width apart. Shoulders were in neutral rotation and vertical adduction. The dominant elbow was flexed at 90°, forearms were in a neutral position, and the wrist was positioned at 0°-30° extension and 0°-15° ulnar deviation. After achieving proper posture, participants were instructed to perform a maximal grip for 5 seconds. The measurement was repeated three times, and the average value was recorded.
World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument-Older Adults Module (WHOQOL-OLD)	From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks	Participants' quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument-Older Adults Module (WHOQOL-OLD). The scale consists of 24 Likert-type items grouped into six subscales: sensory abilities, autonomy, past, present and future activities, social participation, death and dying, and intimacy. Higher scores on the scale indicate better perceived quality of life.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Atlas Nursing Home; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Huzur Hospital ve Dinleme Evleri Foundation; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey