The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which Montessori-based activities are effective in helping older adults with dementia become more responsive to others and to their environment.

Condition	Treatment or Intervention	Phase
Dementia	Behavior: Montessori-based dementia programming	Phase II Phase III

Further Study Details: 

Expected Total Enrollment:  300

Studies have shown that Montessori-based activities, which focus on developing an individual's unique abilities, are effective in increasing engagement between nursing home residents with dementia and their caregivers. This study will determine whether the positive effects of Montessori-based programming can be replicated in adult day care, assisted living, and nursing homes. Results from this study will be used to create training materials to help staff in different settings implement the intervention within existing schedules, staffing, and programming routines.

This study will be conducted in two phases. During Phase I, participants with mild dementia will be trained to become small group leaders for Montessori-based activities. In Phase II, newly-trained participants will use their skills to assist others. Assessments will be made throughout the study. Participants' engagement with the environment and caregiver burden and satisfaction will be assessed.

Ages Eligible for Study:  60 Years and above,  Genders Eligible for Study:  Both

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of dementia
• Living in or attending programs at participating sites

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medical conditions that would interfere with study participation

Megan L. Malone, MA      216-831-5452  Ext. 475    mmalone@myersri.com
Cameron J. Camp, PhD      216-831-5452  Ext. 133    ccamp@myersri.com

Ohio
      The Greens Adult Living Communities, Lyndhurst,  Ohio,  44124,  United States; Recruiting
      Stone Gardens, Beachwood,  Ohio,  44122,  United States; Recruiting
      Eliza Bryant Village, Cleveland,  Ohio,  44103,  United States; Not yet recruiting
      Judson Retirement Community, Cleveland,  Ohio,  44106,  United States; Not yet recruiting
      Benjamin Rose Institute Adult Day Program, Cleveland,  Ohio,  44120,  United States; Not yet recruiting

Study chairs or principal investigators

Cameron J. Camp, PhD,  Principal Investigator,  Myers Research Institute   

Study ID Numbers:  MH 63395-01A2
Record last reviewed:  March 2004
Last Updated:  October 13, 2004
Record first received:  March 10, 2004
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:  NCT00079651
Health Authority: United States: Federal Government
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on 2005-04-08