Preventing Loss of Independence Through Exercise (PLIÉ) - Pilot

Completed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Dementia

In brief

The primary goal of this study is to perform a 36-week pilot study with a cross-over design to study the safety and efficacy of a novel integrative exercise program called PLIÉ (Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise). PLIÉ integrates elements of Eastern and Western exercise traditions and is specifically designed to target the muscles and movements needed to help individuals with mild-to-moderate dementia maintain physical function and independence.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01371214

Run by

University of California, San Francisco

People needed

12

Starts

2011-06-01

Expected to finish

2012-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-06-03

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

Where it is running

• Irene Swindells Center for Adult Day Services, Institute on Aging — San Francisco, California, United States

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