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Using Behavioral Programs to Treat Sleep Problems in Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease

NCT00183378 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 132

Last updated 2012-01-13

No results posted yet for this study

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).

Conditions

  • Alzheimer Disease
  • Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Walking Program

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

BEHAVIORAL

Light Exposure Program

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.

BEHAVIORAL

Combined Education, Walking and Light Exposure Program

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.

BEHAVIORAL

Routine Medical Care with Education

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Susan M. McCurry, PhD · University of Washington

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2005-09-30
Primary Completion
2009-09-30
Completion
2011-03-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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