FitMi AD Home Therapy for Individuals With MCI or Mild Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease

Flint Rehabilitation Devices, LLC31 enrolled

Overview

This study will investigate the efficacy of a newly developed exercise device (FitMi AD) for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. FitMi AD uses embedded sensors that can track and record the patient's direction and degree of movement while performing exercises described on a computer.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cognitive Dysfunction Dementia, Mild

Interventions

FitMi ADDEVICE

Exercise using the motion sensing devices and a tablet computer

Conventional exercise programOTHER

Exercise following printed sheets or booklet

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 50 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * have MCI or mild dementia due to AD (i.e. Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) score 1 for mild dementia or 0.5 for MCI) * ability to clearly see the screen and hear the audio instructions from the tablet * have a family member or friend who can answer questions about the participant's daily living skills * willing to participate in a research study. Exclusion Criteria: * age \< 50 years old * use of a wheelchair as a primary mobility device (use of a cane or walker is permitted) * presence of other neurologic conditions such as movement disorders or history of stroke * other severe concurrent medical conditions that may prevent the participants from completing the 3-month study

Locations (1)

Rancho Research Institute, Inc

Downey, California, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Functional Reach Test

How far can someone reach while standing in a fixed position

Time frame: Baseline, Immediately Post-Treatment (an average of 3 months)

Change in Timed Up and Go Test

Time it takes to stand up from a chair and walk a short distance

Time frame: Baseline, Immediately Post-Treatment (an average of 3 months)

Change in 30 Second Chair Stand Test

How many times someone stand up from a chair in 30 seconds

Time frame: Baseline, Immediately Post-Treatment (an average of 3 months)

Secondary Outcomes

Duration of Exercise Performed

Duration of exercise performed over intervention period.

Time frame: Immediately Post-Treatment (an average of 3 months)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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