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Stories in the Moment Dance Intervention for Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Recruiting

Led By Magda Kaczmarska, MFA

Research Sponsored by DanceStream Projects

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 1-2 weeks pre 12-week dance intervention and 1-2 weeks post 12-week dance intervention

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Study Summary

This trial aims to assess how an online dance program can improve the quality of life for individuals with dementia or mild cognitive impairment and their care partners. The study will last for a year, with participants taking

Who is the study for?

This trial is for people aged 50 or older living with mild cognitive impairment or mild to moderate dementia, along with their care partners who spend at least 8 hours a week together. Participants must speak English fluently, be able to give consent, and have the ability to use Zoom on a digital device.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests an online dance program called 'Stories in the Moment' for its effects on quality of life and wellbeing in those with dementia or MCI. It involves weekly one-hour dance sessions over Zoom for 12 weeks, questionnaires before and after the program, and a focus group discussion post-program.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention is non-medical involving dance through an online platform, there are no direct medical side effects expected from participating in this program.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 1-2 weeks pre 12-week dance intervention and 1-2 weeks post 12-week dance intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~1-2 weeks pre 12-week dance intervention and 1-2 weeks post 12-week dance intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1-2 weeks pre 12-week dance intervention and 1-2 weeks post 12-week dance intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

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Anxiety

Belonging

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Stories in the Moment Dance InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

12 weeks online dance program - 1hour/week for 12 weeks

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Alzheimer's AssociationOTHER

91 Previous Clinical Trials

40,766 Total Patients Enrolled

DanceStream ProjectsLead Sponsor

Magda Kaczmarska, MFAPrincipal InvestigatorDanceStream Projects; Global Brain Health Institute

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the current number of participants being admitted into this clinical study?

"Indeed, according to the details available on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is actively seeking individuals for participation. The trial was initially posted on February 10th, 2023 and most recently updated on January 14th, 2024. In total, they aim to enroll 72 participants from a single site."

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Are there currently any available slots for new participants in this medical trial?

"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov highlights that this trial is currently actively seeking eligible participants. The initial posting of the study took place on February 10th, 2023 and it was last updated on January 14th, 2024. In order to complete the trial successfully, a total of 72 individuals are required from one designated site."

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Recent research and studies

Frontiers in NeurologyJournal

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

Cerejeira, J., L. Lagarto, and E. B. Mukaetova-Ladinska. 2012. “Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia”. Frontiers in Neurology. Frontiers Media SA. doi:10.3389/fneur.2012.00073.

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Stories in the Moment: Dance Program for People Living With Dementia

Magda Kaczmarska 2023. "Stories in the Moment: Dance Program for People Living With Dementia". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06221202.

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