Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Olderly People With Mild Cognitive Impairment

NCT06115785 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: CST
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of cognitive stimulation therapy on cognitive status and apathy in elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment.

Conditions

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Keywords

Cognitive stimulation therapy; Mild Cognitive Impairment; Cognitive Status; Apathy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT)

  This test consists of 11 items grouped into five subgroups measuring cognitive functions: orientation, recording memory, attention and calculation, recall and language. In SMMT, which is evaluated out of a total of 30 points, one point is given for each correct answer. Although scores of 23/24 for SMMT are considered the limit score for dementia; SMMT score between 18-23 points is considered as mild stage, 10-17 points as moderate stage, and 10 points or less as severe dementia.

  up to 9 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Apathy Rating Scale (ARS)

  up to 9 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy In the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th weeks, IPT implementation twice a week, as two themes, for 7 weeks, with each session of 45 minutes.

Behavioral: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy

CST nonpharmacological intervention

NO INTERVENTION

CST nonpharmacological intervention Individuals in the control group will be given two sessions in the 2nd week, and they will continue their daily lives in the following weeks.

Interventions

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy BEHAVIORAL

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy CST consists of 14 sessions, each session with different themes. The materials used in therapy will differ according to the characteristics of each theme. For example; In the theme of physical games, one of the individuals will be selected by voting, and each individual will be asked to choose a song suitable for the theme and introduce himself/herself to the music accompaniment. Then, a small table game will be prepared with the rackets and ball used for table tennis, and individuals will be able to play a round of table tennis with the researcher and their groupmates. Sessions 10 min. introductory part, 25 min. activity section and in progress10 min. 45 minutes in total, including the ending.

Also known as: CST nonpharmacological intervention

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Agree to participate in the study
• Being literate and speaking Turkish fluently
• Have communication and understanding skills
• Standardized Mini Mental Test result being between 18-23 points
• Having adequate vision and hearing functions for group participation

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of any sensory impairment
• Having a physical health problem that may impair group cohesion and integrity

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ejdane Coskun: lead

Study Sites (1)

Türkiye

Osmaniye, Korkut Ata University, 80000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Links

• WHO
• UCL HomeInternational Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Centre International Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Centre

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cognitive Dysfunction; Lethargy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognition Disorders; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders; Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Ejdane Coşkun, Lect.

  ejdanecoskun@osmaniye.edu.tr

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD, Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 30, 2023
• First Posted: November 3, 2023
• Study Start: October 30, 2023
• Primary Completion: December 25, 2023
• Study Completion: December 25, 2023
• Last Updated: January 23, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

Locations

TU (1)