Implementation of a Minimal Equipment Exercise Intervention in Community-dwelling Older Adults With Dementia

NCT07119502 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: GERI1640
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 50
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The aim for this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a 16-week minimal-equipment progressive resistance training program compared to usual care, in improving functional outcomes among older adults with dementia in Singapore. Participants will:

• receive either minimal-equipment progressive resistance training or continue with usual care
• perform physical and cognitive function tests at three time-points

Conditions

Dementia

Keywords

Dementia; Resistance training; Exercise

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Change in handgrip strength

  This test is a measurement of upper limb strength. Handgrip strength will be measured in kilograms using a Jamar Plus + Digital Hand Dynamometer. Participants will squeeze the dynamometer with maximum effort in a seated position with their arms at their sides and elbows flexed at 90 degrees. Two trials will be administered for each arm and the highest of four readings will be used for analysis.

  Baseline, Mid-intervention (Week 9), Post-intervention (Week 17)

• Change in five times sit-to-stand test

  This test is a measurement of lower limb strength. Participants will be instructed to perform five chair stands as fast as possible using a chair without arms, and the time recorded will be used for analysis.

  Baseline, Mid-intervention (Week 9), Post-intervention (Week 17)

• Change in 30-seconds sit-to-stand test

  This test is a measurement of lower limb strength and power. Participants will be instructed to perform repeated chair stands as fast as possible using a chair without arms, and number of completed full stands will be recorded for analysis.

  Baseline, Mid-intervention (Week 9), Post-intervention (Week 17)

Secondary Outcomes (10)

• Change in Time Up and Go test

  Baseline, Post-intervention (Week 17)

• Change in Short Physical Performance Battery test

  Baseline, Post-intervention (Week 17)

• Change in gait speed test

  Baseline, Post-intervention (Week 17)

• Change in functional reach test

  Baseline, Post-intervention (Week 17)

• Change in calf circumference

  Baseline, Post-intervention (Week 17)

Study Arms (2)

Progressive resistance training

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the intervention arm will receive a 16-week progressive resistance training programme implemented by center staff in a community dementia daycare center.

Other: Minimal-equipment progressive resistance training

Usual Care

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in the control arm will continue receiving the usual care provided at the community dementia daycare center.

Interventions

Minimal-equipment progressive resistance training OTHER

The intervention consists of resistance training exercises that target major upper and lower body muscle groups with the use of portable equipment such as resistance bands and wrist/ankle weights. The exercise dosage will be progressively increased across the 16 weeks to achieve training adaptations. The exercise programme will be conducted three times per week, with each session lasting approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

Progressive resistance training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 55 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Aged 55 years or older
• Community-dwelling
• Formal medical diagnosis of dementia of any cause

You may not qualify if:

• Diagnosis of neurological and/or myopathic disorders
• Severe audio-visual impairment
• Severe mobility impairment that affects study participation
• Not suitable to participate in exercise intervention as deemed by a nursing staff or allied health professional

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Geriatric Education and Research Institute: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dementia; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Fellow

Model Details: Quasi-experimental

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 5, 2025
• First Posted: August 13, 2025
• Study Start: October 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2026
• Study Completion: March 1, 2026
• Last Updated: August 13, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share