Status:
RECRUITING
Environmental and Sensory Intervention for Nursing Home Residents With Dementia Who Exhibit Persistent Vocalizations
Lead Sponsor:
Drexel University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Conditions:
Dementia
Eligibility:
All Genders
50+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test a person-centered, nature-based non-pharmacological intervention for nursing home residents living with dementia who exhibit persistent vocalizations. The Environm...
Detailed Description
After enrolling in the study, participants will participate in three study visits. During the first two visits, study personnel will observe the nursing home resident to collect data on the resident's...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The participants must: 1) have a medical diagnosis of dementia; 2) have severe dementia as determined by a MMSE score of ≤9 (or another cognitive test indicating severe dementia); 3) have a history of PVs per staff report; 4) be 50 years older or greater; 5) require extensive assistance by staff to ambulate or is non-ambulatory (to allow for consistent video recording). In addition, consent will be obtained from the resident's Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) and assent from the participant.
Exclusion
- Persons living with dementia will be excluded if they: 1) are blind; 2) are deaf; 3) give indications of dissent. Variations will be sought for gender, race and ethnicity.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 31 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
32 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06568107
Start Date
October 31 2024
End Date
July 1 2025
Last Update
February 6 2025
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104-2612