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Buddy up! can partner workouts boost brain and bond in dementia?

NCT ID NCT06584110

Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a 16-week partner exercise program called BUDPA for people with mild dementia and their family caregivers. The program involves group workouts and at-home practice, aiming to improve thinking, mood, and the relationship between the pair. Researchers will track 236 dyads across community centers in Hong Kong to see if this buddy system helps both members live better with dementia.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Buddy-Up Dyadic Physical Activity (BUDPA) program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, social way to help people with dementia and their caregivers feel better physically and emotionally, and strengthen their relationship.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by expectations. The program is 16 weeks long, and it's unclear if benefits will last or apply to all types of dementia.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 236 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2024

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Eligibility for person with dementia (PwD) includes i) a confirmed diagnosis of dementia and ii) an HK-MoCA score of 8-19 to indicate mild to early moderate dementia. The caregivers will have to i) live with the participant with dementia ii) self-identify as the primary family caregiver iii) providing care for ≥ 4 hours/day iv) has a smartphone for FaceTime The exclusion criteria are i) engaging in ≥60 min/week of moderate or vigorous exercise in the past six months ii) having acute muscular-skeletal problems, cerebro-cardio-respiratory disease or condition contradictory to exercise training

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Caregiver Burden Cognitive Dysfunction dementia follicular lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Caregiver burden Cognitive impairment, mild Dementia Dementia, mild

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Hong Kong

    RECRUITING

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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