NCT00497822

Brief Summary

Studies have shown conflicting results of the effect of exercise on dementia patients. The aim of this study is to examine the role of physical activity on the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in older persons. To promote the benefits of aerobic exercise on dementia patients and encourage exercise prescription in the management of dementia subjects.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
64

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2006

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2006

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 6, 2007

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 9, 2007

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

July 7, 2010

Status Verified

July 1, 2010

First QC Date

July 6, 2007

Last Update Submit

July 6, 2010

Conditions

Dementia

Keywords

Dementia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Physical function measurement using SF-12

    every 3 months for 1 year

  • Affective function measurement by Cornell depression score

    every 3 months for 1 year

  • Cognitive function by MMSE and ADAS-cog

    every 3 months for 1 year

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • 6 minutes walk, functional reach, Berg balance scale

    every 3 months for 1 year

  • Carer stress scale

    every 3 months for 1 year

  • No. of fall/restricted activity days/time spend in exercise or walking

    every 3 months for 1 year

Interventions

Aerobic exercise trainingPROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

Age60 Years+
Sexall
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • MMSE\<26
  • Age \>60
  • Community dwelling and ambulatory
  • Have a caregiver that is willing to participate and escort patient to hospital for training and assessment

You may not qualify if:

  • MMSE\<10
  • live in old age home
  • poor mobility, unable to attend exercise training
  • no carer to bring patient to attend hospital training

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Kwong Wah Hospital

Hong Kong, China

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dementia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesNeurocognitive DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Doris KY Miu, Dr

    Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, Kwong Wah Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Doris KY Miu, Dr

CONTACT

(852) 3517 5326donnamiu@hotmail.com

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 6, 2007

First Posted

July 9, 2007

Study Start

January 1, 2006

Study Completion

October 1, 2007

Last Updated

July 7, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-07

Locations

CN(1)