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NCT Number: NCT00759863

LifeZig Personalized Reminiscence Video With Slideshows and Music for Individuals With Alzheimer's and Dementia

The LifeZig Project is a research study of a new reminiscence activity for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and other types of dementia, based on the LifeZig system, with personalized video channels containing old photographs and music on television.

The goal of the LifeZig study is to enhance the quality of life for dementia patients and their families/caregivers, decrease the burden of care, and contribute to positive interaction between dementia patients and families/caregivers.

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Key information

Conditions

Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer Disease Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Dementia Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurocognitive Disorders Neurodegenerative Diseases Tauopathies

Age range

21 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Photozig, Inc.

Moffett Field, California, 94035-0128, United States

About this study

This program creates personalized TV channels with old photographs of AD patients, music, narration and relaxing sounds; as an activity to relax dementia patients.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Inclusion criteria for dementia patients:
  • documented diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's or other type of dementia, medically stable, and visual/hearing capabilities to watch television.
  • Inclusion criteria for family members/caregivers:
  • provide care or be a family member of dementia patient, have knowledge of the person, and be able to provide old photographs of dementia patient.

Treatment and study plan

Lifezig

Behavioral

Personalized Reminiscence Video

Other names: LifeZig Personalized Reminiscence Slideshow

Primary outcomes

  1. Multidimensional Observation Scale for Elderly Subject

    Time frame: 6 months

    This scale reflects the overall well-being of dementia patients. The construct being assessed is the quality of life of dementia patients, related to patient functioning, disoriented behavior, depression/anxiety, irritable behavior, and withdrawn behavior, consisting of 32 items, divided in four sub-scales: "Personal Care", "Communication, Awareness & Memory", "Mood", and "Interpersonal Awareness Behaviors". The overall score provides an indication of the overall perceived well-being of the dementia patient. Best value = 32. Worst Value = 144.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Revised Memory and Behavior Problems Checklist

    Time frame: 6 months

    This scale measures the type/number of dementia patients disturbing behaviors, and how much they bother caregivers with 24 items describing possible troublesome behaviors that the patient might evidence in the past month. Caregivers are first asked whether the dementia patient had displayed any of these in the time period, and secondly to rate on a 5-point scale (0=not at all; 4= extremely) how much this "bothered or upset" them. A "conditional bother" score is calculated which is the "upset" or "bother" ratings for only the problematic behavior that occurred. Best value = 0. Worst Value = 96.

  2. Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale

    Time frame: 6 months

    The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression scale (CES-D) is a 20-item measure that asks about the frequency of depressive symptoms (affective, psychological, and somatic) within the past week. The construct being assessed is the caregiver depression. Best value = 0. Worst Value = 60.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Photozig, Inc.

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

LifeZig System for Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease

Acronym: Lifezig

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2009
First posted
Sep 25, 2008
Registry last updated
Mar 2, 2010

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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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