Tokyo, May 18 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061606) titled 'Study on the Effects of a Manicure Intervention in Older Women with Dementia' on May 18.

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Basic Design - Parallel Randomization - Randomized Blinding - Single blind -investigator(s) and assessor(s) are blinded Control - Active

Primary Sponsor: Institute - Hiroshima University

Condition: Condition - Dementia Classification by malignancy - Others Genomic information - NO

Objective: Narrative objectives1 - The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a manicure intervention on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), cognitive function, quality of life (QOL), and caregiver burden in older women with dementia residing in welfare facilities. Basic objectives2 - Efficacy

Intervention: Interventions/Control_1 - Participants in the intervention group received a manicure intervention for approximately 15 minutes once every two weeks for 6 months. The intervention consisted of the application of a base coat, colored manicure selected by the participant, and a top coat. The intervention was conducted individually in a quiet environment while communicating face-to-face with the participants. Interventions/Control_2 - Participants in the control group received hand and nail cleansing followed by moisturizing care. The duration and frequency of the intervention were the same as those in the intervention group.

Eligibility: Age-lower limit - 65 years-old = Gender - Female Key inclusion criteria - 1. Older women diagnosed with dementia by a physician 2. Residents of welfare facilities 3. Participants able to maintain a seated position for approximately 20 minutes during the intervention 4. Participants without skin problems or allergies affecting the hands or fingers 5. Participants who provided written informed consent personally or through a legally authorized representative Key exclusion criteria - 1. Participants who were unable to understand the study procedures or tolerate the approximately 20-minute intervention 2. Participants for whom informed consent could not be obtained from family members or legally authorized representatives Target Size - 120

Recruitment Status: Recruitment status - Completed Date of protocol fixation - 2019 Year 06 Month 20 Day Date of IRB - 2019 Year 06 Month 20 Day Anticipated trial start date - 2026 Year 05 Month 20 Day Last follow-up date - 2026 Year 05 Month 21 Day

To know more, visit https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000070486

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