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NCT01002586 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Wii-Fit For Improving Activity, Gait And Balance In Alzheimer's Dementia
A NA study, sponsored by University of Nebraska.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 22
- Enrollment target
NCT01002586 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Nebraska. The registered enrollment target is 22 participants.
The verdict
NCT01002586, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Nebraska.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 22 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Alzheimer's Dementia (AD) contributes to poor balance, impaired gait and functional status, thereby, increasing the risk of falls. AD is an independent risk factor for hip fractures. Those with balance problems and gait impairments are at higher risk for long term placement and death related to falls. Exercise interventions improve gait and balance in the elderly. In participants with existing AD, physical activity has shown to prevent further cognitive decline and improve quality of life and prevent falls. However, it is difficult to engage patients with AD in long term exercise programs. The expense of physical therapy limits its easy accessibility. Use of everyday technology might bridge this gap by providing high level of engagement via the use of multimedia while providing a cost-effective alternative. Wii Fit is one such multimedia platform. Wii fit is a Nintendo gaming console used for aerobics, strength training and balance activities. This device includes a balance board that senses weight and shifts in movement and balance. Virtual trainers talk the user through the activity while tracking the user's progress. The investigators propose an 8-week prospective randomized study with the treatment group receiving the exercise program delivered by Wii-Fit system and the comparison arm receiving a walking exercise program in a community dwelling setting. Subjects in each arm will participate for 30 minutes daily five days a week.
Interventions
- OTHER Wii-Fit intervention
- OTHER Walking exercise program
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 22 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-11-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-07-06 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01002586
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01002586 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 22 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Nebraska, which has 407 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Wii-Fit intervention is the first listed.
NCT01002586 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01002586 about?
NCT01002586 is a clinical study titled "Wii-Fit For Improving Activity, Gait And Balance In Alzheimer's Dementia". Alzheimer's Dementia (AD) contributes to poor balance, impaired gait and functional status, thereby, increasing the risk of falls. AD is an independent risk factor for hip fractures. Those with balance problems and gait impairments are at higher risk for long term placement and death related to fall...
What is the current status of trial NCT01002586?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 22 participants. The study started on 2009-11-01. Estimated completion is 2012-07-06.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01002586?
The interventions under investigation include: Wii-Fit intervention (OTHER), Walking exercise program (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01002586?
This trial is sponsored by University of Nebraska, which has 407 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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