Status:
COMPLETED
Doll Therapy for Agitated Elderly Dementia People
Lead Sponsor:
Karadeniz Technical University
Conditions:
Dementia
Agitation
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is designed to determine the effect of doll therapy on the levels of agitation, nutrition, and daily living activities in elderly patients with dementia and agitation.
Detailed Description
Elderly patients with agitation and dementia incur significant costs for healthcare services. Additionally, it is known that agitation can impose a burden on caregivers and has the potential to cause ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 65 years or older, met the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for dementia, clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, diagnosis of dementia (moderate or severe) confirmed by a neurologist, must be able to swallow tablets, had sufficient hand motor skills to hold and care for a doll, had adequate visual acuity to recognize the doll, had no significant communication impairments, were personally willing to participate in the study, had the consent of their legal guardians or family members for participation in the study. Exhibiting agitation, defined as a score of 35 or higher on the long form of the CMAI.
Exclusion
- Participants were excluded from the study if they had a diagnosis of mild dementia, were experiencing an acute exacerbation of a systemic illness, or had a diagnosed psychological disorder, Insulin dependent diabetes and thyroid disease. Additionally, elderly individuals who experienced difficulty accepting and forming a relationship with the doll after two attempts were excluded from the study. Those who initially accepted the doll but later abandoned it were also excluded. Lastly, participants who reported that the doll triggered negative associations or adverse emotional responses were excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 31 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06578819
Start Date
December 1 2023
End Date
May 31 2024
Last Update
July 10 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Kelkit State Hospital
Kelkit, Gümüşhane Province, Turkey (Türkiye), 29600