Development of An Exergame for Caregivers of Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementias

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Conditions studied: Sedentary Lifestyle, Stress, Psychological

In brief

The study goal is to evaluate user experience with our developed exergame, which was designed to increase physical activity, exercise self-efficacy, and social connections among caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or related dementias. Participants will use this garden-themed exergame for six weeks. Tailoring an exergame for caregivers of AD or related dementias has the potential to increase physical activity and to improve overall health and well-being in this vulnerable population, which in turn can benefit the patients for whom they provide care. All study sessions be held at a location convenient to participants.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT03124550
Run by: Brandeis University
People needed: 18
Starts: 2017-05-11
Expected to finish: 2019-09-20
Last updated by the study team: 2020-10-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

Be 18 years or older
Be a caregiver who spends a significant amount of time with a family member, partner, or friend with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
Be able to walk for at least 20 minutes at a time
Have regular access to an Android smartphone with Internet access
Be comfortable wearing a fitness tracker for the duration of the study
Must be located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, or New York City

You may not qualify if…

A recent (within the past 6 months) cardiovascular event or fall.
A score on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) that indicates intellectual impairment.

Where it is running

Northeastern University — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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