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N/ACompleted· 8 enrolled
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CST interventionbehavioral
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Identification and Intervention for Dementia in Elderly Africans (IDEA) Study: CST Trial

William Keith Gray·interventional·Posted Sep 8, 2014·Updated Jun 21, 2021

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating CST intervention for Dementia. Completed, enrolled 8 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This trials of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) in Tanzania is part of the larger Identification and Intervention for Dementia in Elderly Africans (IDEA) study. The overall aim of the IDEA study is to set up and evaluate sustainable programmes to facilitate diagnosis of, and therapy for, people with dementia led by local communities in sub-Saharan Africa. The investigators seek to improve quality of life for people with dementia and their caregivers. Within this trial of CST, the investigators hypothesise that CST can significantly improve the quality of people with dementia and their carers living in Africa

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsDementia
CountriesNigeria
CollaboratorsGrand Challenges Canada, University of Ibadan, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Tanzania, Newcastle University, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedSep 8, 2014
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2014
Primary CompletionMar 1, 2015
Study CompletionSep 1, 2015
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 6 monthsPosted 11.8 years ago

Interventions

CST interventionbehavioral

The CST intervention comprises 14 sessions lasting 1-2 hours across 7 weeks. The CST manual has been adapted for use in this setting by members of our study team. Each session has a theme. Activities include tasks aimed at engaging participants in cognitive and physical tasks designed to improve quality of life. Sessions will be led and facilitated by a study nurse or occupational therapist. The sessions will be held at a local health centre of village hall.