Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 9:22 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 9:22 PM
NCT ID:
NCT02262104
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of an exercise program on nursing home patients with dementia.
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:
NCT02262104
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02262104