Can a video-game-like workout help Alzheimer's patients stay steady on their feet?
NCT ID NCT05504811
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a new exercise device called FitMi AD in 31 people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's. The device uses sensors to track movements while users follow exercises shown on a computer screen. Researchers measured improvements in balance, walking speed, and leg strength to see if the system is safe and effective.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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31 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2023
- Finished
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Mar 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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50 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * have MCI or mild dementia due to AD (i.e. Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) score 1 for mild dementia or 0.5 for MCI) * ability to clearly see the screen and hear the audio instructions from the tablet * have a family member or friend who can answer questions about the participant's daily living skills * willing to participate in a research study. Exclusion Criteria: * age \< 50 years old * use of a wheelchair as a primary mobility device (use of a cane or walker is permitted) * presence of other neurologic conditions such as movement disorders or history of stroke * other severe concurrent medical conditions that may prevent the participants from completing the 3-month study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rancho Research Institute, Inc
Downey, California, 90242, United States
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