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Mindful Awareness Program for the Prevention of Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Mindful Awareness Program and Health Education Program for Dementia. Completed, enrolled 55 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objective of this study is to determine whether regular Mindful Awareness Program (MAP) may reverse cognitive impairment and/or prevent further cognitive decline among older adults. 60 elderly with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) were randomized to participate in either the MAP or the Health Education Program (HEP). Sessions will be conducted weekly for 12 weeks, and monthly for 6 months. Participants would be assessed at 3 time-points: at the start, at 3-months and at 9-months. It was hypothesized that as compared to HEP participants, MAP participants will (1) have improved functional connectivity, (2) have a decreased risk in cognitive decline and (3) report higher psychological well-being.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
For Mindful Awareness Program, 40-minutes weekly sessions for 12 weeks, followed by 40-minutes monthly for 6 months. The mindful awareness practice techniques to be taught to the elderly include: (1) mindfulness of the senses practice; (2) the body scan practice; (3) walking meditation practice; (4) 'movement nature meant' practice; and (5) visuo-motor limb tasks
For the Health Education Program, weekly sessions of 40 minutes for 12 weeks, followed by monthly sessions of 40 minutes for 6 months. Week 1: Diabetes Mellitus Week 2: Hypertension Week 3: Home Safety Week 4: Medications Week 5: Diet Week 6: Depression Week 7: Dementia Week 8: Anxiety Week 9: Sleep Week 10: Exercise Week 11: Coping with bereavement Week 12: Social support