Comparison of the Effect of Online Physical Exercise and Computerized Cognitive Stimulation in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease

Yeditepe University60 enrolled

Overview

Our aim has been determined to investigate the effect of physical exercise alone and in combination with cognitive exercise, on cognitive, physical function and quality of life in individuals with Alzheimer's Disease during the Covid-19 pandemic period.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease Telerehabilitation Online Physical Exercise Computerized Cognitive Stimulation Covid-19 Pandemic

Interventions

Physical exerciseOTHER

SPEP are planned for 12 weeks, 2 times a week, once a day, 60 minutes / 1 hour

Physical exercise and computerized cognitive trainingOTHER

SPEP are planned for 12 weeks, 2 times a week, once a day, 60 minutes / 1 hour. The CCSP is planned for 12 weeks, minimum 3 to maximum 5 days a week, approximately 10 minutes, for a total of 36-60 sessions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 65 years and older * Diagnosed with AD according to DSM-IV diagnostic criteria by a neurologist, * MOCA ≥ 13 * Clinical Dementia Rating Scale \< 2 * Having sufficient wireless support or telephone connection where the person lives * Who gave consent to participate in the study * No history of any neurological or orthopedic injury that could prevent participation in the study and affect functional mobility. Exclusion Criteria: * Geriatric Depression Scale score \> 11 * Various mobility restrictions, musculoskeletal disorders, (wheelchair use, etc.) * Clinically significant aphasia (must be able to understand the therapist's commands) * Significant visual or sensory impairment * MoCA \< 13 * Having a severe musculoskeletal disorder * Having paralysis * Impaired balance * The presence of severe lung and heart disease

Locations (1)

Yeditepe University

Istanbul, Eyalet/Yerleşke, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Alzheimer's Disease Related Quality of Life Scale

This scale evaluates health-related quality of life in individuals with AD. The scale includes 40 questions in total and examines 5 quality of life domains (A-Social Interaction, B-Self Awareness, C-Affect and Mood, D- Enjoying Activities, E-Interaction with the Environment).

Time frame: 24 weeks

Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale

MOCA is a short cognitive assessment method developed to detect particularly mild stages of cognitive impairment.

Time frame: 24 weeks

Berg Balance Scale

Berg Balance Scale measures static and dynamic balance in elderly individuals.

Time frame: 24 weeks

Time up and Go Test

TUG test evaluates fall risk, mobility and physical performance in the elderly

Time frame: 24 weeks

Sit to Stand Test

Sit-to-stand test will be performed on an armless chair with a height of 46 cm to determine the physical fitness level of elderly individuals

Time frame: 24 weeks

Arm Curl Test

The Arm Curl test is one of the subtests of the Senior fitness test and it is performed to evaluate upper extremity muscle strength

Time frame: 24 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Katz Activities of Daily Living Scale

Katz ADLs consist of six questions that include information about bathing, dressing, toilet, movement, excretion, and feeding activities.

Time frame: 24 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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