Status:
COMPLETED
Wii-Fit For Improving Activity, Gait And Balance In Alzheimer's Dementia
Lead Sponsor:
University of Nebraska
Conditions:
Alzheimer's Dementia
Falls
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Alzheimer's Dementia (AD) contributes to poor balance, impaired gait and functional status, thereby, increasing the risk of falls. AD is an independent risk factor for hip fractures. Those with balanc...
Detailed Description
Alzheimer's Dementia (AD) contributes to poor balance, impaired gait and functional status, thereby, increasing the risk of falls. AD is an independent risk factor for hip fractures. Those with balanc...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Subjects age ≥ 60
- Diagnosis of mild Dementia of Alzheimer's type (MMSE ≥ 18)
- Community dwelling elders, living at home
- History of fall at least once during the year before the study (without serious injury) or a fear of a future fall
- Presence of caregiver(s)
- Presence of television at home
Exclusion
- History of myocardial infarction or TIA or stroke in last 6 months
- Presence of serious psychiatric problems that have impact on memory
- Active cancer or new cancer diagnosis in the last year other than skin cancer
- Medical conditions likely to compromise survival, or ability to participate in the exercise program such as severe congestive heart failure, significant musculoskeletal impairments, recent fracture, joint replacements, or severe chronic pain
- Severe visual or auditory impairment or peripheral neuropathy
- Subjects using wheel chair or assistive device for mobility
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 6 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
22 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01002586
Start Date
November 1 2009
End Date
July 6 2012
Last Update
April 2 2024
Active Locations (1)
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University of Nebrasaka Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68198