Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of a Multicomponent Exercise Intervention on Physical and Cognitive Function of Older Adults With Dementia
Lead Sponsor:
Universidade do Porto
Collaborating Sponsors:
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Conditions:
Dementia
Alzheimer Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Dementia is a leading cause of death and disability that was declared as one of the greatest health and social care challenges of the 21st century. Regular physical activity and exercise have been pro...
Detailed Description
Although exercise interventions for IwD seem to be feasible and well tolerated, resulting in positive effects on ADL functionality for people at mild-to-moderate stages \[1, 2\], the therapeutic role ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Individuals aged ≥ 60 years capable of walking autonomously without an assistive device or human assistance;
- Individuals diagnosed with dementia or major neurocognitive disorder using accepted diagnostic criteria such as that established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR or DSM-5), ICD-10, or the NINCDS-ADRDA; by a physician for at least for 6-months.
Exclusion
- Individuals diagnosed with certain disorders or conditions in which exercise is contraindicated such as unstable or ongoing cardiovascular and/or respiratory disorder;
- Hospitalized individuals and/or recovering from surgery or rehabilitation;
- Individuals presenting an advanced stage of dementia (e.g., scored 3-points in CDR or ≤ 10 points on MMSE) that could affect physical performance in the exercise training sessions or testing procedures.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
110 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04095962
Start Date
September 1 2018
End Date
March 1 2022
Last Update
February 17 2021
Active Locations (1)
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1
Faculty of Sports of University of Porto
Porto, Portugal, 4200