Trial Outcomes & Findings for Play Intervention for Dementia for Promoting Cognitive Function: A Feasibility Study (NCT NCT02846415)

NCT ID: NCT02846415

Last Updated: 2023-10-23

Results Overview

The Hong Kong version of the 11-item Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale was used to measure the global cognitive functions of the participants. The scores range from 0 to 30, and lower scores refer to lower levels of cognitive function. The scores reported are the adjusted post-test mean scores using its baseline measures as a covariate in ANCOVA.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

30 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

At Baseline, after 2 months (T1)

Results posted on

2023-10-23

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
PID Group
Experimental group receiving the Play Intervention for Dementia Play Intervention for Dementia: 1. 8 weekly session, 45-75 minutes each 2. Play with toys 3. Sessions will be facilitated by a play specialist, trained play assistants, and centre staff.
Wait-list Control Group
Participants will receive usual care offered by the day care centre, including health and social services, and meals, etc.
Overall Study
STARTED
18
12
Overall Study
COMPLETED
15
11
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
3
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
PID Group
Experimental group receiving the Play Intervention for Dementia Play Intervention for Dementia: 1. 8 weekly session, 45-75 minutes each 2. Play with toys 3. Sessions will be facilitated by a play specialist, trained play assistants, and centre staff.
Wait-list Control Group
Participants will receive usual care offered by the day care centre, including health and social services, and meals, etc.
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
2
0
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
1

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
PID Group
n=18 Participants
Experimental group receiving the Play Intervention for Dementia Play Intervention for Dementia: 1. 8 weekly sessions, 45-75 minutes each 2. Play with toys 3. Sessions will be facilitated by a play specialist, trained play assistants, and center staff.
Wait-list Control Group
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive usual care offered by the day care centre, including health and social services, and meals, etc.
Total
n=30 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
81.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.41 • n=18 Participants
85.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.56 • n=12 Participants
83.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.18 • n=30 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
13 Participants
n=18 Participants
9 Participants
n=12 Participants
22 Participants
n=30 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants
n=18 Participants
3 Participants
n=12 Participants
8 Participants
n=30 Participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
0 Participants
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
Region of Enrollment
Hong Kong
18 participants
n=18 Participants
12 participants
n=12 Participants
30 participants
n=30 Participants
Marital status
Married
7 Participants
n=18 Participants
5 Participants
n=12 Participants
12 Participants
n=30 Participants
Marital status
Single/Divorced/Widowed
11 Participants
n=18 Participants
7 Participants
n=12 Participants
18 Participants
n=30 Participants
Educational level
No formal schooling/primary
12 Participants
n=18 Participants
10 Participants
n=12 Participants
22 Participants
n=30 Participants
Educational level
Secondary/tertiary
6 Participants
n=18 Participants
2 Participants
n=12 Participants
8 Participants
n=30 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At Baseline, after 2 months (T1)

The Hong Kong version of the 11-item Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale was used to measure the global cognitive functions of the participants. The scores range from 0 to 30, and lower scores refer to lower levels of cognitive function. The scores reported are the adjusted post-test mean scores using its baseline measures as a covariate in ANCOVA.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
PID Group
n=18 Participants
Experimental group receiving the Play Intervention for Dementia Play Intervention for Dementia: 1. 8 weekly session, 45-75 minutes each 2. Play with toys 3. Sessions will be facilitated by a play specialist, trained play assistants, and centre staff.
Wait-list Control Group
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive usual care offered by the day care centre, including health and social services, and meals, etc.
Adjusted Post-test Score of Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale After 2 Months of Intervention
8.84 score on a scale
Interval 7.51 to 10.17
7.40 score on a scale
Interval 5.75 to 9.06

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Baseline, after 2 months (T1)

The 10-item Fuld Object Memory Evaluation was used to measure memory of participants. The total storage (score range: 0 to 50) was reported. Higher scores refer to better memory. The scores reported are the adjusted post-test mean scores using its baseline measures as a covariate in ANCOVA.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
PID Group
n=18 Participants
Experimental group receiving the Play Intervention for Dementia Play Intervention for Dementia: 1. 8 weekly session, 45-75 minutes each 2. Play with toys 3. Sessions will be facilitated by a play specialist, trained play assistants, and centre staff.
Wait-list Control Group
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive usual care offered by the day care centre, including health and social services, and meals, etc.
Adjusted Post-test Score of Fuld Object Memory Evaluation - Total Storage Score
18.92 score on a scale
Interval 16.38 to 21.45
13.00 score on a scale
Interval 9.93 to 16.16

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Baseline, after 2 months (T1)

The Modified Fuld Verbal Fluency test was used to assess verbal fluency by asking participants to name animals, fruits and vegetables in 1 minute or 30 seconds. The scores were the sum of the items being recalled, and higher total scores refer to better verbal fluency. The scores reported are the adjusted post-test mean scores using its baseline measures as a covariate in ANCOVA.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
PID Group
n=18 Participants
Experimental group receiving the Play Intervention for Dementia Play Intervention for Dementia: 1. 8 weekly session, 45-75 minutes each 2. Play with toys 3. Sessions will be facilitated by a play specialist, trained play assistants, and centre staff.
Wait-list Control Group
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive usual care offered by the day care centre, including health and social services, and meals, etc.
Adjusted Post-test Score of the Modified Verbal Fluency Test
14.34 score on a scale
Interval 12.54 to 16.13
13.16 score on a scale
Interval 10.95 to 15.38

Adverse Events

PID Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Wait-list Control Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr Daphne Cheung

School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Phone: +852 27664534

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place