Implementation of a Minimal Equipment Exercise Intervention in Community-dwelling Older Adults With Dementia

ConditionDementia
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age55+
SponsorGeriatric Education and Research Institute

About this trial

The aim for this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a 16-week minimal-equipment progressive resistance training program compared to usual care, in improving functional outcomes among older adults with dementia in Singapore.

Participants will:

* receive either minimal-equipment progressive resistance training or continue with usual care * perform physical and cognitive function tests at three time-points

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Aged 55 years or older

Community-dwelling

Formal medical diagnosis of dementia of any cause

Disqualifiers

Diagnosis of neurological and/or myopathic disorders

Severe audio-visual impairment

Severe mobility impairment that affects study participation

Not suitable to participate in exercise intervention as deemed by a nursing staff or allied health professional

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Minimal-equipment progressive resistance training

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations