Cognitive Stimulation Therapy - Effects on Cognitive and Functional Domains in Dementia - A Retrospective Data Review

NCT06932991 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: CST - Retrospective Datareview
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 160
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This retrospective, single-blind, parallel group study investigates the efficacy of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) compared to Reality Orientation and Reminiscence Therapy (RO\&RM) in enhancing cognitive and functional domains in older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

Conditions

Dementia

Keywords

older adults; dementia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Kendrick Cognitive Test for the Elderly (KCTE).

  Participants' attention and episodic memory were quantified using the Kendrick Cognitive Test for the Elderly (KCTE).

  Baseline line and six-month

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• The Chinese Disability Assessment for Dementia (CDAD)

  Baseline and 6-month after the start of the program

Study Arms (2)

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy

Therapy in the CST arm focused on improving participants' attention span, memory and problem-solving skills using paper and pen, table games or computer programs.

Behavioral: Cognitive Remediation

RO&RM arm

with the use of orientation boards, calendars, clocks, verbal reminders, and different environmental cues to reduce participants' confusion, disorientation and behavioral problems.

Behavioral: Cognitive Remediation

Interventions

Cognitive Remediation BEHAVIORAL

cognitive remediation

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy; RO&RM arm

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Older people who are residence in a 24/7 care home

You may qualify if:

• participants had to be 65 years old or above, live in Hong Kong and had a diagnosis for dementia in medical history

You may not qualify if:

• any major neurological illness other than dementia, any psychiatric disorder or a known history of substance abuse.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Northumbria University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Northumbria University

UK, United Kingdom

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Spector A, Thorgrimsen L, Woods B, Royan L, Davies S, Butterworth M, Orrell M. Efficacy of an evidence-based cognitive stimulation therapy programme for people with dementia: randomised controlled trial. Br J Psychiatry. 2003 Sep;183:248-54. doi: 10.1192/bjp.183.3.248.

  PMID: 12948999 BACKGROUND

• Mok CC, Siu AM, Chan WC, Yeung KM, Pan PC, Li SW. Functional disabilities profile of chinese elderly people with Alzheimer's disease - a validation study on the chinese version of the disability assessment for dementia. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2005;20(2-3):112-9. doi: 10.1159/000086612. Epub 2005 Jun 30.

  PMID: 15990425 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dementia

Interventions

Cognitive Remediation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 10, 2025
• First Posted: April 17, 2025
• Study Start: September 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: April 2, 2025
• Study Completion: April 2, 2025
• Last Updated: May 31, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

GB (1)