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Montessori-Based Activities for Elderly Persons With Dementia
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Study NCT00079651   Information provided by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
First Received: March 10, 2004   Last Updated: February 12, 2008   History of Changes

March 10, 2004
February 12, 2008
December 2002
April 2005   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
 
 
Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00079651 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
 
 
 
Montessori-Based Activities for Elderly Persons With Dementia
Programming for Dementia: Maximizing Abilities

This study will determine whether montessori-based activities can help older adults with dementia become more responsive to others.

Studies have shown that Montessori-based activities, which focus on developing an individual's unique abilities, are effective in increasing engagement between nursing home residents with dementia and their caregivers. This study will determine whether the positive effects of Montessori-based programming can be replicated in adult day care, assisted living, and nursing homes. Results from this study will be used to create training materials to help staff in different settings implement the intervention within existing schedules, staffing, and programming routines.

This study will be conducted in two phases. During Phase I, participants with mild dementia will be trained to become small group leaders for Montessori-based activities. In Phase II, newly-trained participants will use their skills to assist others. Assessments will be made throughout the study. Participants' engagement with the environment and caregiver burden and satisfaction will be assessed.

Phase II, Phase III
Interventional
Other, Non-Randomized, Open Label, Uncontrolled, Single Group Assignment, Efficacy Study
Dementia
Behavioral: Montessori-based dementia programming
 
 

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Completed
300
July 2005
April 2005   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of dementia
  • Living in or attending programs at participating sites

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Medical conditions that would interfere with study participation
Both
60 Years and older
No
Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
United States
 
NCT00079651
Cameron J. Camp, PhD, Menorah Park Center for Senior Living
R21 MH63395, DATR A4-GPS
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
 
Principal Investigator: Cameron J. Camp, PhD Myers Research Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
February 2008

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