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NCT Number: NCT02262104

Effects of an Exercise Program for Nursing Home Patients With Dementia

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of an exercise program on nursing home patients with dementia.

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Key information

Conditions

Dementia Behavior Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Mental Disorders Motor Activity Nervous System Diseases Neurocognitive Disorders

Age range

55 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences

Oslo, Norway

About this study

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

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • >55 years old
  • Living in nursing home
  • Able to stand with help from max 1
  • Able to walk 6 meters with or without walking aid

Exclusion criteria

  • Medically unstable
  • Longterm psychotic
  • Severe communication problems

Treatment and study plan

Intensive exercise

Behavioral

Arm 1: Intervention group. Intensive strength exercise (12RM) for lower limb and balance exercises twice a week for 1 hour. Groups of max 3 participants lead by physiotherapist

Control

Behavioral

Arm 2: control. Social activity group with light exercise, reading, and games. Lead by occupational therapist or nursing staff

Primary outcomes

  1. Berg Balance Scale

    Time frame: 12 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Oslo Metropolitan University

Other

Collaborators

  • Norwegian Centre for Ageing and Health
  • University of Oslo

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of an Exercise Program for Nursing Home Patients With Dementia - a Six Months Assessor Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym: EXDEM

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Oct 10, 2014
Registry last updated
Dec 3, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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