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Effects of Doll Therapy on Apathy and Activities of Daily Living Initiation Deficits in Older Adults With Dementia

RecruitingNAAges 60 Years - anyAllXinyu ZHANG
NCT07907042 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Dementia is a major health challenge associated with population aging. As dementia progresses, patients often experience a decline in their ability to perform basic activities of daily living (BADL), such as dressing and personal hygiene, leading to increased dependence on caregivers. Apathy, characterized by reduced motivation, interest, and initiative, is a common symptom of dementia and may contribute to difficulties in initiating daily activities. Doll therapy is a non-pharmacological intervention that involves guided interaction with dolls to promote emotional engagement, motivation, and participation in activities. Previous studies suggest that doll therapy may help alleviate apathy and improve behavioral symptoms in patients with dementia. However, its effects on the initiation of basic daily activities remain unclear. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of doll therap

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 60 years or older. 2. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia according to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), or with major neurocognitive disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). 3. Hospitalization duration exceeding 4 weeks. 4. Apathy Evaluation Scale-Informant Version (AES-I) score ≥33. 5. Not participating in any other clinical research trials. 6. Voluntary participation with written informed consent provided by the participant or their legally authorized representative. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Explicit refusal to interact with dolls. 2. Severe uncorrected hearing or visual impairment. 3. Uncontrolled severe behavioral and psychological symptoms (e.g., delusions or aggressive behavior) or a primary psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia or bipolar disorder). 4. Comorbid conditions that may impair the ability to independently perform personal hygiene activities, such as hemiplegia, paralysis, joint or skeletal disorders, or Parkinson's disease. 5. Presence of a terminal illness.
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What it tests

  • Doll Therapy
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Where

1 site
Guangzhou Geriatric Hospital
Guangdong, China
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