Can a brief, favorite activity ease dementia distress? new study tests feasibility
NCT ID NCT05980299
First seen Nov 03, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 37 times
Summary
This study tested whether a short, personalized activity (like a favorite hobby or calming routine) can be delivered twice a week to nursing home residents with dementia who also show signs of depression or distress. Researchers wanted to see if it's practical to use this approach and track its effects through electronic medical records. The study involved 108 residents and lasted 6 months, focusing on changes in behaviors like agitation, wandering, and mood.
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Locations
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SEM Haven
Milford, Ohio, 45150, United States
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The Chapel Hill Community
Canal Fulton, Ohio, 44614, United States
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The Four Winds Community
Jackson, Ohio, 45640, United States
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The Harmar Place Community
Marietta, Ohio, 45750, United States
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The Parkvue Community
Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, United States
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The Trinity Community at Beavercreek
Beavercreek, Ohio, 45440, United States
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The Trinity Community at Fairborn
Fairborn, Ohio, 45324, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (a brief, personalized activity or care routine)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, non-drug way to improve mood and reduce distressing behaviors in people with dementia living in nursing homes.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, not a large trial. It only tests if the approach can be delivered and measured, not whether it actually works. Results may not apply to all people with dementia.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.