FitMi AD Home Therapy for Individuals With MCI or Mild Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease

Phase

N/A

Condition

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Dementia

Memory Problems

Treatment

FitMi AD

Conventional exercise program

Clinical Study ID

NCT05504811

2R44AG063651-02

Ages > 50
All Genders

Study Summary

This study will investigate the efficacy of a newly developed exercise device (FitMi AD) for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. FitMi AD uses embedded sensors that can track and record the patient's direction and degree of movement while performing exercises described on a computer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

have MCI or mild dementia due to AD (i.e. Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) score 1 formild dementia or 0.5 for MCI)
ability to clearly see the screen and hear the audio instructions from the tablet
have a family member or friend who can answer questions about the participant'sdaily living skills
willing to participate in a research study.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

age < 50 years old
use of a wheelchair as a primary mobility device (use of a cane or walker ispermitted)
presence of other neurologic conditions such as movement disorders or history ofstroke
other severe concurrent medical conditions that may prevent the participants fromcompleting the 3-month study

Study Design