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A 3-arm Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of Dance Movement Intervention and Exercises on Elderly with Early Dementia

A 3-arm Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of Dance Movement Intervention and Exercises on Elderly with Early Dementia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR-IOR-15006541
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2015-06-11
Start date
1990-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-04-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Dementia

Interventions

Dance Movement :Heart Rate from dance movement intervention
Exercise :Heart Rate from mild exercise
Waitlist Control Group:

Sponsors

Dr. Rainbow Ho
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
65 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. CDR of 0.5–1; 2. Chinese patients aged 65 to 90; 3. Community dwelling; 4. Mobility of at least the upper limbs and body; 5. Sufficient visual and auditory abilities to complete assessments. -Stable doses of medication for at least 30 days before screening.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Concurrent major psychiatric disorder (e.g. major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia) or drug and alcohol abuse; 2. Severe illness or pain that would lead to significant deterioration in health, or that would limit participation in the interventions (e.g. metastatic cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, etc.).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cognitive functioning;Psychosocial wellbeing;Neuropsychiatric Symptoms;Daily Functioning;—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Salivary Cortisol;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Rainbow Ho
tinho@hku.hk+852 28315169

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 15, 2026