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

Launched by DANCESTREAM PROJECTS · Jan 14, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 08, 2024

Recruiting

Keywords

Dance Wellbeing Belonging Non Pharmacological Intervention

Description

One third of older adults with cognitive impairment in the United States (est. 4.3 million individuals) live alone, which places them at higher levels of precarity and opens them up to the detrimental effects of isolation and stigma. Studies illuminate how the lack of appropriate services to support independent living for people with cognitive impairment influence the precarity that these older adults face, a precarity which has heightened significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. For the 50 million people living with dementia (PLWD) globally, this lack of meaningful connection is compound...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Criteria:
  • Inclusion Criteria (person living with dementia):
  • * age 50 or older
  • * a self-reported mild cognitive impairment or dementia diagnosis and mild-moderate dementia severity (confirmed by care partner or collateral)
  • * a care partner or a collateral (a family member, paid caregiver, or close friend who spends at least 8 hours/week with the person living with dementia and speaks fluent English) who consents to join the study
  • * English fluency, categorized as not requiring translation into another language. Being non-verbal or having limited verbal ability will not be considered exclusion criteria but this condition will be noted.
  • * access to and basic ability to use the videoconferencing platform (Zoom) on a digital device (tablet, telephone or computer) (or access to support therein).
  • Inclusion criteria (care partner or a collateral - defined as a family member, paid caregiver, or close friend who spends at least 8 hours/week with the person living with dementia):
  • * age 18 and older
  • * speaks fluent English
  • * access to and basic ability to use the videoconferencing platform (Zoom) on a digital device (tablet, telephone or computer) (or access to support therein).
  • Exclusion Criteria (person living with dementia):
  • * Persons living with dementia unable to provide consent or assent. Persons living with dementia who do not have capacity to provide consent but are capable of providing assent will be included if a care partner or collateral who is a legally authorized representative provides consent.
  • * Persons living with dementia with severe dementia (classified as being unable to sit up independently and being non-ambulatory within the upper extremities) will be excluded. Being non-verbal or having limited verbal ability will not be considered exclusion criteria but this condition will be noted. For these participants, attempts will be made to capture responses to questionnaires via alternative communication methods (gesture, facial expression, typing in the chat) and the care partner or collateral will be asked to corroborate or supplement the responses.
  • * Lack of reliable access to a digital device with Zoom application.
  • Exclusion criteria (care partner or a collateral):
  • • Lack of reliable access to a digital device with Zoom application.

About Dancestream Projects

Dancestream Projects is a forward-thinking clinical trial sponsor dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and development. With a focus on enhancing patient outcomes, Dancestream Projects collaborates with healthcare professionals, researchers, and regulatory bodies to design and implement clinical trials that adhere to the highest standards of ethics and scientific rigor. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and a patient-centered approach, the organization aims to accelerate the delivery of novel therapies and improve treatment options across various medical fields.

Locations

New York, New York, United States

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