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

NCT00759863 | Completed Phase 2 Results

• 2 other identifiers: Pz-A102bR44AG022261
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 242
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Alzheimer's Disease; Dementia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Multidimensional Observation Scale for Elderly Subject

  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of dementia patients, related to patient functioning, disoriented behavior, depression/anxiety, irritable behavior, and withdrawn behavior, consisting of 32 items, divided in four sub-scales: "Personal Care", "Communication, Awareness \& Memory", "Mood", and "Interpersonal Awareness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.

  6 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Revised Memory and Behavior Problems Checklist

  6 months

• Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale

  6 months

Study Arms (2)

Lifezig

EXPERIMENTAL

Subjects watch personalized reminiscence video channels developed by program staff with the help of family members/caregivers (using the LifeZig system)

Behavioral: Lifezig

Usual Care

NO INTERVENTION

Subjects follow routine activities applied by nurses or caregivers, such as traditional reminiscence, crafts, singing, recreational activities, and other activities.

Interventions

Lifezig BEHAVIORAL

Personalized Reminiscence Video

Also known as: LifeZig Personalized Reminiscence Slideshow

Lifezig

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 21 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• documented diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's or other type of dementia, medically stable, and visual/hearing capabilities to watch television.
• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Photozig, Inc.: lead

Study Sites (1)

Photozig, Inc.

Moffett Field, California, 94035-0128, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease; Dementia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Tauopathies; Neurodegenerative Diseases; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Results Point of Contact

• Title: Bruno Kajiyama
• Organization: Photozig, Inc.

lifezig@photozig.com

650-694-7496

Study Officials

• Bruno Kajiyama, MS

  Photozig, Inc.

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

• PI is Sponsor Employee: Yes

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: phase 2
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 23, 2008
• First Posted: September 25, 2008
• Study Start: August 1, 2006
• Primary Completion: April 1, 2009
• Study Completion: April 1, 2009
• Last Updated: March 2, 2010
• Results First Posted: February 23, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-02

Locations

US (1)