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Goal-oriented cognitive rehabilitation in early-stage dementia: study protocol for a multi-centre single-blind randomised controlled trial (GREAT)
Clare, Linda,
Bayer, Antony,
Burns, Alistair,
Corbett, Anne,
Jones, Roy,
Knapp, Martin,
Kopelman, Michael,
Kudlicka, Aleksandra,
Leroi, Iracema,
Oyebode, Jan,
Pool, Jackie,
Woods, Bob,
Whitaker, Rhiannon
Background: Preliminary evidence suggests that goal-oriented cognitive rehabilitation (CR) may be a clinically effective intervention for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, vascular or mixed dementia and their carers. This study aims to establish whether CR is a clinically effective and cost-effective intervention for people with early-stage dementia and their carers.; Methods/design: In this multi-centre, single-blind […]
Study of the use of antidepressants for depression in dementia: the HTA-SADD trial–a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of sertraline and mirtazapine
Banerjee, S.,
Hellier, J.,
Romeo, R.,
Dewey, M.,
Knapp, M.,
Ballard, C.,
Baldwin, R.,
Bentham, P.,
Fox, C.,
Holmes, C.,
Katona, C.,
Lawton, C.,
Lindesay, J.,
Livingston, G.,
McCrae, N.,
Moniz-Cook, E.,
Murray, J.,
Nurock, S.,
Orrell, M.,
O'Brien, J.,
Poppe, M.,
Thomas, A.,
Walwyn, R.,
Wilson, K.,
Burns, A.
Objective: Depression is common in dementia, causing considerable distress and other negative impacts. Treating it is a clinical priority, but the evidence base is sparse and equivocal. This trial aimed to determine clinical effectiveness of sertraline and mirtazapine in reducing depression 13 weeks post randomisation compared with placebo.; Design: Multicentre, parallel-group, double-blind placebo-controlled randomised controlled […]
The effect of regular walks on various health aspects in older people with dementia: protocol of a randomized-controlled trial
Background: Physical activity has proven to be beneficial for physical functioning, cognition, depression, anxiety, rest-activity rhythm, quality of life (QoL), activities of daily living (ADL) and pain in older people. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of walking regularly on physical functioning, the progressive cognitive decline, level of depression, anxiety, rest-activity […]
REMCARE: reminiscence groups for people with dementia and their family caregivers – effectiveness and cost-effectiveness pragmatic multicentre randomised trial
Woods, R. T.,
Bruce, E.,
Edwards, R. T.,
Elvish, R.,
Hoare, Z.,
Hounsome, B.,
Keady, J.,
Moniz-Cook, E. D.,
Orgeta, V.,
Orrell, M.,
Rees, J.,
Russell, I. T.
Objectives: The aim of the REMiniscence groups for people with dementia and their family CAREgivers (REMCARE) study was to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of joint reminiscence groups for people with dementia and their family caregivers as compared with usual care.; Design: A multicentre, pragmatic randomised controlled trial with two parallel arms – an intervention […]
Healing gardens and cognitive behavioral units in the management of Alzheimer’s disease patients: the Nancy experience
Rivasseau Jonveaux, T.,
Batt, M.,
Fescharek, R.,
Benetos, A.,
Trognon, A.,
Bah Chuzeville, S.,
Pop, A.,
Jacob, C.,
Yzoard, M.,
Demarche, L.,
Soulon, L.,
Malerba, G.,
Bouvel, B.
The French Alzheimer Plan 2008-2012 anticipates the implementation of new Units specialized in cognitive rehabilitation and psycho-behavioral therapy of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients. Conceived for AD and other dementia patients of all ages, their objectives are to propose a cognitive rehabilitation program, to prevent or treat psycho-behavioral crises, and to provide support and educational therapy […]