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Effectiveness of Doll Therapy in People With Dementia

NCT06506487 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 142

Last updated 2025-05-16

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of doll therapy in reducing the daily dose of medications (DDM), behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), and improving the activities of daily living (ADL) in people living with dementia (PLwD) in residential care facilities in China. The study employs a cluster randomized controlled trial design, involving 142 participants from six nursing homes, divided into an intervention group receiving doll therapy plus routine nursing care and a control group receiving routine nursing care alone. Additionally, the study will explore the experiences and perceptions of staff and family caregivers through qualitative research methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of the intervention's impact.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Doll Therapy

Doll therapy involves the use of lifelike dolls to provide comfort and reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms in people with dementia. The therapy includes activities such as holding, dressing, and interacting with the dolls under the guidance of trained caregivers.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Malaya

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Zhenti Cui · Social and Preventive Medicine, Malaya University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-07-31
Primary Completion
2025-12-31
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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