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N/ACompleted· 132 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Walking Program +3 morebehavioral
Likely dose
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Behavioral Treatment of Nocturnal Disturbances in Alzheimer's Disease

University of Washington·interventional·Posted Sep 16, 2005·Updated Jan 13, 2012

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Walking Program, Light Exposure Program, and 2 other interventions for Alzheimer Disease and Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders. Completed, enrolled 132 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This study will compare four different behavioral treatment programs to determine which is most effective in reducing night-time disturbances in individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsAlzheimer Disease, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
First PostedSep 16, 2005
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2005
Primary CompletionSep 1, 2009
Study CompletionMar 1, 2011
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4 yearsPosted 20.8 years ago

Interventions

Walking Programbehavioral

The therapist introduces a walking program and assists the caregiver in establishing a walking routine of 30 minutes/day for the study participant.

Light Exposure Programbehavioral

The therapist provides a light box and teaches the caregiver how to use the box so that the study participant's daily exposure to bright light is one hour.

Combined Education, Walking and Light Exposure Programbehavioral

The therapist provides a combination of education plus assistance setting up an individualized sleep program, a daily walking routine, and a schedule for daily light exposure.

Routine Medical Care with Educationbehavioral

The therapist provides information about the nature of sleep changes in people with Alzheimer's disease, general information about treatments for insomnia, and caregiver support. Participants are free to use whatever medical services they wish during study participation.