Dementia
Conditions
Keywords
dyad, caregiver, yoga, dementia
Brief summary
The purpose of this research is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of yoga classes for persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their care partners. A secondary aim of this study is to examine the impact of yoga on caregiver burden.
Detailed description
Participants will be recruited from the D-Care Study in dyads. Both the caregiver and person with dementia must agree to participate. Screening will be done either in clinics or by telephone in the participants' homes. The intervention will be conducted in community facilities and participants' homes. The sample size will consist of 10 caregiver/person with dementia dyads. This number was chosen to provide evidence of feasibility of conducting yoga classes with dyads.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALGentle Yoga
Yoga classes are twice a week for up to 10 weeks with a trained yoga instructor at a location in the community. Classes will last up to 75 minutes.
Sponsors
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Caregivers: Providing unpaid care to a family member of friend diagnosed Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (ADRD) * Persons with dementia: A diagnosis of dementia; live in the community (assisted living facility is allowed); cognitively able to participate in yoga as determined by study staff
Exclusion criteria
* Non-English-speaking; and practicing yoga or meditation within the last 30 days.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage Adherence to Intervention Sessions--Persons with Dementia | Week 10 | Number of sessions attended/Total number of sessions offered |
| Retention Percentage--Caregivers | Week 10 | Number of people who complete the Week 10 assessment/Total Number Enrolled |
| Retention Percentage--Persons With Dementia | Week 10 | Number of people who complete the Week 10 assessment/Total Number Enrolled |
| Percentage Adherence to Intervention Sessions--Caregivers | Week 10 | Number of sessions attended/Total number of sessions offered |
| Accrual Percentage--Caregivers | Baseline | Number of people randomized/Number of people approached about the study |
| Accrual Percentage--Persons with Dementia | Baseline | Number of people randomized/Number of people approached about the study |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PROMIS Depression--Persons with Dementia | Baseline, Week 10 | 8-item measure of depressive symptoms; responses are made on a 5-point Likert scale and converted to t-scores with a mean of 50 and SD of 10. higher scores indicate greater severity of depression. |
| PROMIS Depression--Caregivers | Baseline, Week 10 | 8-item measure of depressive symptoms; responses are made on a 5-point Likert scale and converted to t-scores with a mean of 50 and SD of 10. higher scores indicate greater severity of depression. |
| PROMIS Self-efficacy for Managing Emotions--Caregivers | Baseline, Week 10 | 8-item measure of emotional regulation. Responses are made on a 5-point Likert scale and converted to t-scores with a mean of 50 and SD of 10 higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy. |
| Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire--Severity | Baseline, Week 10 | Completed by caregivers. Severity and distress from 12 care recipient behavioral symptoms. Severity and distress from 12 care recipient behavioral symptoms are rated. Severity is rated on 3 point Likert scale and scores range from 12-36, with higher scores indicating greater severity. |
| Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire--Distress | Baseline, Week 10 | Completed by caregivers. Severity and distress from 12 care recipient behavioral symptoms. Severity and distress from 12 care recipient behavioral symptoms are rated. Distress is rated on a 6 point Likert scale and scores range from 0 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater distress |
| Insomnia Sleep Index--Persons with Dementia | Baseline, Week 10 | 7-item self-report measure of type and severity of insomnia symptoms. 7-item measure of type and severity of insomnia symptoms; responses are made on a 5-point Likert scale and summed, with higher scores indicating greater insomnia; scores range from 0 to 28 |
| Insomnia Sleep Index--Caregivers | Baseline, Week 10 | 7-item self-report measure of type and severity of insomnia symptoms. 7-item measure of type and severity of insomnia symptoms; responses are made on a 5-point Likert scale and summed, with higher scores indicating greater insomnia; scores range from 0 to 28 |
| PROMIS Self-efficacy for Managing Emotions--Persons with Dementia | Baseline, Week 10 | 8-item measure of emotional regulation. Responses are made on a 5-point Likert scale and converted to t-scores with a mean of 50 and SD of 10 higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy. |
| Client Satisfaction Questionnaire--Persons With Dementia | Week 10 | 8-item measure of satisfaction with the intervention. Scores can range from 8 to 32; higher scores indicate more satisfaction. |
| Client Satisfaction Questionnaire--Caregivers | Week 10 | 8-item measure of satisfaction with the intervention. Scores can range from 8 to 32; higher scores indicate more satisfaction. |
| Zarit Burden Interview | Baseline, Week 10 | Completed by caregiver. 22-item measure of caregiver burden. Scores range from 0 to 88, with higher scores indicating greater caregiver burden. |
| Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Anxiety--Persons with Dementia | Baseline, Week 10 | 8-item measure of anxiety symptoms 8-item measure of anxiety symptoms; responses are made on a 5-point Likert scale and converted to t-scores with a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10; higher scores indicate greater severity of anxiety. |
| Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Anxiety--Caregivers | Baseline, Week 10 | 8-item measure of anxiety symptoms 8-item measure of anxiety symptoms; responses are made on a 5-point Likert scale and converted to t-scores with a mean of 50 and SD of 10; higher scores indicate greater severity of anxiety. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage Adherence to Independent Practice--Persons With Dementia | Week 10 | Number of sessions of independent practice/Total number of recommended independent practice sessions (4X/week) |
| Average Minutes of Yoga Practice per Day--Caregivers | From Baseline through Week 10 | Collected from self-reported yoga/stretching log |
| Average Minutes of Yoga Practice per Day--Persons With Dementia | From Baseline through Week 10 | Collected from self-reported yoga/stretching log |
| Qualitative Questions | Baseline, Week 10 | Completed by caregivers. Any changes they noticed, motivation for engaging in yoga, barriers. Interview responses will be reviewed and common themes will be extracted. |
| Percentage Adherence to Independent Practice--Caregivers | Week 10 | Number of sessions of independent practice/Total number of recommended independent practice sessions (4X/week) |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed