Exergaming Revolution in Dementia
The Effect of an Exergaming Intervention on Physical Activity and Sleep in People With Major Neurocognitive Disorders Living in Long-term Care Facilities: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
48 participants
Sep 27, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of a 12 weeks exergaming training in people with major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD) living in long-term care facilities.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Neurocognitive disorder based on Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia or Mixed dementia according to the criteria of the American Psychiatric Association: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM 5)
- Mini-Mental-Status-Examination (MMSE) Score of ≥5 and ≤26 out of e maximum of 30
Exclusion Criteria4
- MMSE \<5
- Unstable cardiovascular condition or other medical condition that does not allow for safe participation according to the recommendations of the American College of Sports Medicine
- Planned transfer to another facility within the next 3 months
- Acute behavioural problems
Interventions
The active dance video game is played with the Dividat Senso (Dividat \| Senso: cognitive-motor training). It consists of a dance disc with four arrows (up, down, left, right), and the game is played on a large screen (which is connected to the PC). The screen indicates which arrow the person should step on, thus controlling the game through body movements. The games give the person feedback in the form of auditory, visual, and somatosensory stimuli.
Standardised care with meal service, individual activities (e.g. hiking group, walking group, exercise group, handicrafts, gardening group, singing, painting or lunch) and customized care and support as required.
Locations(1)
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NCT06631742