Empowerment-based sport stacking program for people with mild dementia and their caregivers
Official title: Development and Testing of a Dyadic Empowerment-based Sport Stacking Program to Improve Health Outcomes of People With Mild Dementia and Their Family Caregivers
Run by The University of Hong Kong · NCT06597981 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a sport stacking program to see if it can help people with mild dementia and their caregivers feel better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 144 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chongqing) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 19, 2024 |
| Main results expected | February 28, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06597981 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals aged 60 and above with a clinical diagnosis of mild dementia and their family caregivers who provide at least 4 hours of care daily.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe mental or behavioral disorders or acute medical conditions that prevent participation may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to develop and evaluate a dyadic empowerment-based sport stacking program designed to enhance health outcomes for individuals with mild dementia and their family caregivers. The program focuses on improving cognitive function, reducing neuropsychiatric symptoms, and enhancing health-related quality of life over a 12 to 18-week period. Participants will engage in sport stacking activities while receiving basic education, with outcomes measured against a usual care group. The study seeks to empower both the individuals with dementia and their caregivers through this interactive intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve cognitive function and quality of life for individuals with mild dementia and reduce caregiver stress.
How similar studies have gone: While similar dyadic interventions have shown promise in improving outcomes for dementia patients and caregivers, this specific approach using sport stacking is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- People living with dementia (PLwD) : i) Clinical diagnosis of dementia, in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition(DSM-V); ii) a minimum age of 60 years; iii) Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) score of 1; iv) home-dwelling; v) able to communicate with the research personnel to understand training program and assessments; vi) have adequate hearing and visual function to enable skill learning; vii) informed consent. \- Family caregivers: i) aged 18 years or above; ii) living with or providing care to PLwD at least 4 hours/day; iii) able to understand and communicate in Chinese; iv) have access to smartphone/iPad/laptop and are users of one of these devices; v) consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria: \- People living with dementia (PLwD) : i) severe mental and behavioral disorders; ii) any acute medical condition precluding participation in the program (e.g., pneumonia and cardiac insufficiency); iii) concurrent participation in other studies. \- Family caregivers: i) physically not able to participate in the sport stacking due to physical problems; ii) suffer from acute psychotic condition; iii) unable to support the PLwD in the delivery of sport stacking sessions.
Where it's running
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the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Chongqing, China Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.