The Integration of SPOZ Technology to Support and Enhance the Vitality Acupunch Exercise Program for Improving the Cognitive Behavioral Impairment and Sensory Perceptual Impairment of Older Adults With Dementia
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This project aims to examine the effects of a six-month VA exercise program incorporate the SPOZ technology in improving the cognitive behavioral impairment and sensory perceptual impairment of older adults with dementia in adult daycare centers.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 65
Maximum Age: 100
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• diagnosed as dementia by a physician, or
• screened by the SPMSQ as dementia
• age 65 and older
Locations
Other Locations
Taiwan
Kaohsiung Medical University
RECRUITING
Kaohsiung
Contact Information
Primary
Kuei-Min Chen, PhD
kmc@kmu.edu.tw
886-7-3136900
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-04-23
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 122
Treatments
Experimental: VA-SPOZ exercise program
The VA-SPOZ exercise program is comprised of three parts: (1) the first part has 5 movements, including breathing regulation, alternating arm stretching, trunk movement, alternating left and right legs, and gradually starts the blood circulation in a gentle way; (2) the second part has 14 movements, using five punching techniques, the left and right arms alternating in a natural parabola, and punching the acupoints to vibrate meridians. The purpose of the second part of the movement is to stimulate the 14 meridians and to promote the circulation of qi and blood throughout the body; (3) the third part has 5 movements, which are to adjust the breath, relax the muscles, stretch the body, and warm the face and lower back of the body by hand touch. Participants will wear SPOZ devices on both hands to record and track the accuracy of the movements.The 40-minute program will be administered three times a week for 6 months.
Active_comparator: Control
Participants in the control group will maintain their routine activities.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Kaohsiung Medical University