Integrating SPOZ Technology to Support and Enhance the Vitality Acupunch (VA) Exercise Program for Older Adults With Dementia

NCT06942832 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: KMUHIRB-F(I)-20240009(2)
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 142
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This project was aimed to examine the effects of a six-month VA exercise program incorporated the SPOZ technology in improving the disease dysfunction and functional fitness deterioration of older adults with dementia in adult daycare centers.

Conditions

Disease and Dysfunction; Functional Fitness Deterioration; Activities of Daily Living; Instrumental Activities of Daily Living; Sleep Quality

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (8)

• Balance

  measured by the Balance tests in SPPB

  6 months

• Lower muscle endurance

  measured by the 5-time sit-to-stand in SPPB

  6 months

• Gait speed

  measured by the 4-m walk in SPPB

  6 months

• Handgrip strength

  measured by the Digital Handgrip Dynamometer (TKK-5101)

  6 months

• Cardiorespiratory endurance

  measured by the 2-minute step test

  6 months

• Muscle endurance

  measured by the SPOZ devices

  6 months

• Agility

  measured by the SPOZ devices

  6 months

• Body flexibility

  measured by the SPOZ devices

  6 months

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Activities of daily living (ADL)

  6 months

• Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)

  6 months

• Sleep quality

  6 months

Study Arms (2)

VA-SPOZ exercise program

EXPERIMENTAL

The VA-SPOZ exercise program was comprised of 3 parts: (1) the first part had 5 movements, including breathing regulation, alternating arm stretching, trunk movement, alternating left and right legs, and gradually started the blood circulation in a gentle way; (2) the second part had 14 movements, using five punching techniques, the left and right arms alternating in a natural parabola, and punching the acupoints to vibrate meridians. The purpose of the second part of the movement was to stimulate the 14 meridians and to promote the circulation of qi and blood throughout the body; (3) the third part had 5 movements, which were to adjust the breath, relax the muscles, stretch the body, and warm the face and lower back of the body by hand touch. Participants wore SPOZ devices on both hands to record and track the accuracy of the movements.The 40-minute program was administered three times a week for 6 months.

Other: VA-SPOZ exercise program

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in the control group maintained their routine activities.

Other: Control

Interventions

VA-SPOZ exercise program OTHER

The VA-SPOZ exercise program had 3 phases and took 40 minutes to complete. The program was performed in a seated position, and the participants wore SPOZ devices on both hands to record and track the accuracy of the movements.

VA-SPOZ exercise program

Control OTHER

Participants maintained their routine activities.

Control

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 100 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• diagnosed as dementia by a physician, or
• screened by the SPMSQ as dementia
• age 65 and older

You may not qualify if:

• have severe cardiopulmonary disease
• have physical mobility impairment
• have spinal cord injury

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kaohsiung Medical University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kaohsiung Medical University

Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 80708, Taiwan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Disease; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic; Dyssomnias; Sleep Wake Disorders; Nervous System Diseases; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Kuei-Min Chen, PhD

  Kaohsiung Medical University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 17, 2025
• First Posted: April 24, 2025
• Study Start: April 24, 2025
• Primary Completion: December 18, 2025
• Study Completion: December 18, 2025
• Last Updated: December 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TW (1)