Dance therapy for seniors with dementia symptoms

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study explores the effects of dance therapy on institutionalized seniors experiencing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. It aims to assess whether engaging in dance can reduce these symptoms and improve daily living activities. Participants will be evaluated using the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) to measure changes in their behavioral issues. The intervention is designed for seniors who can mobilize their upper body and have stable medication regimens.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Institutionalized patient (male or female) over 65 years of age ;
2. Patient with behavioral problems, as measured by an NPI-ES ≥ 4 on any item and an NPI-ES impact scale ≥ 3 ;
3. Patient able to mobilize the upper body at a minimum (arms, trunk, head);
4. Medication (antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics and related hypnotics) without major modification for at least 30 days prior to inclusion after medical advice;
5. Possibility of including patients under guardianship or curatorship;
6. Patient affiliated to a social security plan;
7. Obtaining consent from the patient or legal representative.

   Exclusion Criteria:
8. Inability of the patient to follow the sessions (e.g., major visual/auditory disabilities), difficult follow-up, or any other reason at the discretion of the investigator;
9. Inability of the health care team to complete the NPI-ES questionnaire for the patient;
10. Patient has a concurrent psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other).

Where it's running

• Centre Hospitalier Pays Craponne
  Craponne-sur-Arzon, France Recruiting
• Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux
  Le Puy-en-Velay, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Cécile CHAPPUIS
• Email: cecile.chappuis@ch-lepuy.fr
• Phone: 0471041545

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.