RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06631742

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.

Sponsor

Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences

Enrollment

48 participants

Start Date

Sep 27, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease Parkinson Disease Lewy Body Dementia Mixed Dementias Major Neurocognitive Disorder

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

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study (Exergaming Revolution in Dementia) is testing whether using video game-based exercise programs ("exergaming") — interactive games that require physical movement — can benefit people living with dementia in care facilities. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a diagnosis of dementia related to Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Lewy body disease, or mixed dementia - Your cognitive score (MMSE) is between 5 and 26 out of 30 **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your cognitive score is below 5 (very severe dementia) - You have an unstable heart condition or other health issue that makes exercise unsafe - You are expected to transfer to a different facility within 3 months - You are experiencing acute behavioral problems Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERExergaming on Dividat Senso

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.

OTHERUsual Care

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.