Effectiveness of a 16-Week Multimodal Exercise Program on Individuals With Dementia: Study Protocol for a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing prevalence of dementia in the next decades is accompanied by various societal and economic problems. Previous studies have suggested that physical activity positively affects motor and cognitive skills in individuals with dementia (IWD). However, there is insufficient evidence probably related to several methodological limitations. Moreover, to date adequate physical activity interventions specifically developed for IWD are lacking.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a multimodal exercise program (MEP) on motor and cognitive skills in IWD in a high-quality multicenter trial.

Methods

A multicenter randomized controlled trial with baseline and postassessments will be performed. It is planned to enroll 405 participants

SUBMITTER: Trautwein S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5357320 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature