Dance Workshop for Institutionalized Seniors With Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

It is estimated that the prevalence of dementia in France is 5% for people over 65 years of age and that this increases to 18% for people over 75 years of age. Behavioral disorders are frequent in patients with dementia and are the main cause of institutionalization, representing up to 50% of cases. Dementia syndromes can be translated into behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), which are defined as perceptual, mood or behavioral disorders. To date, there is no cure for dementia, but certain measures can be taken to reduce symptoms. The HAS suggests that physical exercise would reduce BPSD and could improve the ability to perform activities of daily living or slow down the cognitive decline of this type of patient. Indeed, several articles have highlighted the benefits of physical activity in demented patients. A meta-analysis has shown a significant decrease in BPSD via the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) score. Nevertheless, it is often observed that there is a difficulty in adhering to the program in very elderly population groups. Dance is a complete physical activity that integrates physical, cognitive and social elements. A meta-analysis has shown that dance has a significant effect on global cognition but also on neuroplasticity and physical functioning in patients with mental disorders. The music component of dance also has an effect on the behavioral problems of demented patients, stimulating language ability and social and emotional function. However, at present, no study of good methodological quality has been able to demonstrate the effectiveness of dance-based physical activity for the treatment of dementia symptoms. As a result of these findings, the APAISE project was developed and should help slow the onset of BPSD in patients with dementia.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Institutionalized patient (male or female) over 65 years of age ;

• Patient with behavioral problems, as measured by an NPI-ES ≥ 4 on any item and an NPI-ES impact scale ≥ 3 ;

• Patient able to mobilize the upper body at a minimum (arms, trunk, head);

• Medication (antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics and related hypnotics) without major modification for at least 30 days prior to inclusion after medical advice;

• Possibility of including patients under guardianship or curatorship;

• Patient affiliated to a social security plan;

• Obtaining consent from the patient or legal representative.

Locations
Other Locations
France
Centre Hospitalier Pays Craponne
RECRUITING
Craponne-sur-arzon
Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux
RECRUITING
Le Puy-en-velay
Contact Information
Primary
Cécile CHAPPUIS
cecile.chappuis@ch-lepuy.fr
0471041545
Backup
Lauriane SEDES, PhD
lauriane.sedes@ch-lepuy.fr
0471043127
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-03-08
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-07-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 180
Treatments
Experimental: experimental
4 months of dance workshop with a Professional dance teacher
Other: Control
First, patients will have usual activities for 4 months and in a second time, they will have 4 months of dance class with a nurse previously trained by the dance teacher
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov