Functional Exercises With Turkish Music in Mild Dementia (NCT07123077) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Functional Exercises With Turkish Music in Mild Dementia
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2025-02-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to explore how a functional exercise program, with or without music, affects physical function and quality of life in older adults with mild dementia. Participants were divided into two groups: one group performed functional exercises alone, while the other group performed the same exercises accompanied by music. The program was conducted twice a week for 8 weeks, with each session lasting 60 minutes. Researchers evaluated changes in balance, mobility, risk and fear of falling, hand grip strength, daily living activities, and overall quality of life before and after the program.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The inclusion criteria for participants were: voluntary participation, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores between 17 and 24 indicating mild dementia
* Residing in a nursing home, being over 65 years of age,
* Having no problems understanding verbal commands.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of severe and untreated hearing impairment that would prevent them from listening to music
* A history of musculoskeletal injury or neurological deficit that could affect exercise performance
* A psychiatric disorder that could interfere with exercise compliance
* Inability to cooperate during tests and exercises, and failure to attend two consecutive sessions.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Four-Stage Balance Test
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
2
Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks