Horticultural Activities Among the People with Dementia and Their Family Caregivers
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
About this trial
The goal of this study is to explore the effects of technology-enhanced horticultural activities on people with dementia (PWD) and their family caregivers. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Do these activities improve cognitive function and behavioral symptoms in PWD? * Do they reduce stress and depressive symptoms in caregivers and improve their quality of life?
The study will have two phases:
* Phase I: Conduct a pilot study with PWD in a geriatric day hospital to evaluate feasibility and initial effects. * Phase II: Conduct a larger trial with PWD and caregivers in community settings to further assess impact.
Participants will engage in indoor horticultural activities using a smart grower, participate in training sessions, and complete assessments before and after the intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
aged 65 or above;
diagnosed with any type of dementia at the early to moderate stage;
community-dwelling (i.e., non-institutionalized); and
able to understand Cantonese and follow simple instructions.
Disqualifiers
being diagnosed with a mental disorder such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or depression;
taking anticonvulsants or any kind of psychotropic drugs; and
identified with self-reported suicidal thoughts or drug abuse in the past 6 months.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Technology-enhanced horticultural activities
Treatment groups
130 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov