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National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) |
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Information provided by: | National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00388544 |
Many persons with dementia exhibit behaviors that caregivers find difficult to manage. The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of individualized recreational activities for reducing agitation and passivity in persons with dementia.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Alzheimer's Disease |
Behavioral: Activity matched to interest Behavioral: Activity matched to function Behavioral: Activity matched to both interest and function |
Phase II |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Diagnostic, Randomized, Double Blind (Caregiver, Outcomes Assessor), Active Control, Single Group Assignment |
Official Title: | A Prescription for Enhancing Resident Quality of Life |
Estimated Enrollment: | 140 |
Study Start Date: | May 2005 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | February 2009 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | February 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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1: Experimental |
Behavioral: Activity matched to interest
Recreational activities are tailored to subject's style of interest
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2: Experimental |
Behavioral: Activity matched to function
Recreational activities are tailored to subjects physical and cognitive functioning
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3: Experimental |
Behavioral: Activity matched to both interest and function
Recreational activities are tailored to both style of interest and physical and cognitive functioning.
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4: No Intervention
Recreational activities are not tailored to either style of interest or function
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Most persons with dementia exhibit behavioral symptoms, such as agitation and passivity, at some time in the course of their illness. These behaviors are a source of caregiver burden and often precipitate nursing home placement. There are a number of drugs that can be used to treat these behaviors, but they are costly and have serious adverse effects in a sizable number of people. Non-drug interventions, such as recreational activities, are recommended as the first line of treatment for behavioral symptoms. However, we don't know which activities are most effective for individual residents. The "one size fits all" approach has not been very effective. We are testing an approach that individualizes activities for residents based on their personality style of interest and functional level. We anticipate that this approach will be more effective for reducing behavioral symptoms than routine activities given to all residents. Consenting residents are assessed for personality and functional level and are videotaped during a baseline period and during activities so we can reliably measure behaviors, affect and engagement.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 65 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contact: Ann Kolanowski, PhD, RN | 814-863-9901 | amk20@psu.edu |
United States, Pennsylvania | |
Nursing homes in Central and Northeast Pennsylvania | Recruiting |
University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, 16802 | |
Contact: Ann Kolanowski, PhD, RN 814-863-9901 amk20@psu.edu | |
Principal Investigator: Ann Kolanowski, PhD, RN |
Principal Investigator: | Ann Kolanowski, PhD, RN | Pennsylvania State University |
Responsible Party: | Penn State University, School of Nursing ( Ann Kolanowski, PhD, RN ) |
Study ID Numbers: | 19150, R01 NR008910-01A1 |
Study First Received: | October 13, 2006 |
Last Updated: | September 4, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00388544 |
Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, Cognitive Disorders Mental Disorders Alzheimer Disease Quality of Life Central Nervous System Diseases |
Neurodegenerative Diseases Brain Diseases Dementia Cognition Disorders Delirium |
Nervous System Diseases Tauopathies |