The Effects of Exercise Program in Alzheimer's Patients With Mild to Moderate Stage Alzheimer's Disease

Last updated: July 15, 2019
Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Diabetes Prevention

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04021888
KELES
  • Ages > 65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The primary aim of this trial is to investigate the feasibility of an exercise program consisting of respiratory exercises, aerobic exercises and strengthening exercises in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The trial also aims to investigate the effectiveness of the exercise program on respiratory symptoms, exercise capacity, cognition, physical performance, depression, sleepiness, activities of daily living and quality of life.

Patients will be divided into exercise (intervention) and control group by randomization method. The study is planned to be performed with a total of 60 patients, 30 in each group. The patients in the exercise group will be given breathing exercises aerobic exercises and strengthening exercises for 2 days a week for 12 weeks, about 30-40 minutes while the patients in the control group will be provided with suggestions, home exercise program and daily life activities

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • aged over 65 years

  • can walk independent

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • can't see

  • have done any exercise in the last 6 months

  • have a major and uncontrolled orthopedic, neurological or cardiopulmonary problem thatrestricts functioning

  • having non Alzheimer's disease dementia

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Study Start date:
July 16, 2018
Estimated Completion Date:
July 30, 2020

Study Description

Exercise group was trained 3 times a week under the supervision of a physiotherapist and encouraged to exercise at home on other days

Connect with a study center

  • Elvan Keleş

    İzmi̇r, 35620
    Turkey

    Site Not Available

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