Plain-English translation of NCT06631742 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This pilot study is testing whether an interactive dance video game can help people with dementia who live in long-term care facilities. Researchers want to see if playing these games for 12 weeks can improve walking ability, memory, mood, sleep, and overall quality of life. The study compares people who play the dance games to people who continue with their regular care.
There are currently no medicines that can cure dementia or stop it from getting worse. However, research shows that staying physically active and mentally engaged can help protect the brain and slow cognitive decline. This study explores whether an enjoyable, game-based approach to exercise might be a practical way to help people with dementia stay active and healthier.
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If you join this study, you will either play an interactive dance video game three times per week for 15 minutes each session over 12 weeks, or continue with your usual care. Researchers will measure your walking speed, memory, mood, sleep quality, and daily activities at the start and end of the study using simple tests, questionnaires, and small motion sensors. The whole study lasts about 12 weeks.
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Switzerland
Sponsor
Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
Enrollment target
~48 participants
Started
September 2024
Primary completion
January 2027
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in October 2024.
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Central contact
Eling de Bruin, Prof. Dr.
Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences
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