Effects of an Exercise Program for Nursing Home Patients With Dementia (EXDEM)
December 2, 2014 updated by: Elisabeth Wiken Telenius, Oslo Metropolitan University
Effects of an Exercise Program for Nursing Home Patients With Dementia - a Six Months Assessor Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of an exercise program on nursing home patients with dementia.
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
The intervention group will be exercising one hour twice a week for 12 weeks. The participants will be doing intensive strength exercises and challenging balance exercises in groups of 4-6. Two physical therapists will be leading the intervention group. The control group will be meeting at the same frequency. Groups of 4-6 will be lead by an occupational therapist. The participants will be doing relaxation exercises, listen to music and social activities such as board games or indoor bowling.
The investigators will carry out three test periods:
- Baseline testing before intervention start
- Post test after 12 weeks of intervention
- Follow-up 12 weeks after post test.
The testing will comprise:
- Physical tests carried out by physiotherapists
- Questionnaires concerning mental health and ADL (activities of daily living)
- Cognition tests
- Cortisol in saliva
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
170
Phase
- Not Applicable
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
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Oslo, Norway
- Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
55 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- >55 years old
- Living in nursing home
- Able to stand with help from max 1
- Able to walk 6 meters with or without walking aid
Exclusion Criteria:
- Medically unstable
- Longterm psychotic
- Severe communication problems
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
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Intensive exercise
Intensive strengthening and balance exercises 1 hour twice a week 12 weeks.
Lead by physiotherapists.
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Arm 1: Intervention group.
Intensive strength exercise (12RM) for lower limb and balance exercises twice a week for 1 hour.
Groups of max 3 participants lead by physiotherapist
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Placebo Comparator: Control
Control group activities: Social activities one hour twice a week.
Light physical activities, reading, conversation, games.
Lead by occupational therapist or nursing staff
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Arm 2: control.
Social activity group with light exercise, reading, and games.
Lead by occupational therapist or nursing staff
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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Berg Balance Scale
Time Frame: 12 weeks
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12 weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Astrid Bergland, Oslo and Akershus University college of applied science
Publications and helpful links
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General Publications
- Kvael LAH, Bergland A, Telenius EW. Associations between physical function and depression in nursing home residents with mild and moderate dementia: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. 2017 Jul 20;7(7):e016875. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016875.
- Telenius EW, Engedal K, Bergland A. Long-term effects of a 12 weeks high-intensity functional exercise program on physical function and mental health in nursing home residents with dementia: a single blinded randomized controlled trial. BMC Geriatr. 2015 Dec 3;15:158. doi: 10.1186/s12877-015-0151-8.
- Telenius EW, Engedal K, Bergland A. Effect of a high-intensity exercise program on physical function and mental health in nursing home residents with dementia: an assessor blinded randomized controlled trial. PLoS One. 2015 May 14;10(5):e0126102. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0126102. eCollection 2015.
Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start
September 1, 2012
Primary Completion (Actual)
September 1, 2013
Study Completion (Actual)
September 1, 2013
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
November 23, 2013
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
October 9, 2014
First Posted (Estimate)
October 10, 2014
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
December 3, 2014
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
December 2, 2014
Last Verified
December 1, 2014
More Information
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Other Study ID Numbers
- REK 2012-1150
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