Montessori-Based Activities for Elderly Persons With Dementia

November 21, 2013 updated by: Menorah Park

Programming for Dementia: Maximizing Abilities

This study will determine whether montessori-based activities can help older adults with dementia become more responsive to others.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Studies have shown that Montessori-based activities, which focus on developing an individual's unique abilities, are effective in increasing engagement between nursing home residents with dementia and their caregivers. This study will determine whether the positive effects of Montessori-based programming can be replicated in adult day care, assisted living, and nursing homes. Results from this study will be used to create training materials to help staff in different settings implement the intervention within existing schedules, staffing, and programming routines.

This study will be conducted in two phases. During Phase I, participants with mild dementia will be trained to become small group leaders for Montessori-based activities. In Phase II, newly-trained participants will use their skills to assist others. Assessments will be made throughout the study. Participants' engagement with the environment and caregiver burden and satisfaction will be assessed.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

300

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Ohio
      • Beachwood, Ohio, United States, 44122
        • Mandel Adult Day Program
      • Beachwood, Ohio, United States, 44122
        • Stone Gardens
      • Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44103
        • Eliza Bryant Village
      • Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44125
        • Jennings Center for Older Adults
      • Lyndhurst, Ohio, United States, 44124
        • The Greens Adult Living Communities

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

60 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of dementia
  • Living in or attending programs at participating sites

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Medical conditions that would interfere with study participation

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Menorah Park

Collaborators

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Cameron J. Camp, PhD, Myers Research Institute

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2002

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2005

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 10, 2004

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 11, 2004

First Posted (Estimate)

March 12, 2004

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 25, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 21, 2013

Last Verified

November 1, 2013

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • R21MH063395 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
  • DATR A4-GPS

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