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  • Clinical Trial
    Online

    Feasibility Testing a Youth Therapeutic Exercise Video Game System (‘Bootle Blast’) with People with Dementia

    What is this Study about?

    ‘Bootle Blast’ combines therapy and video games. It has been used with children and youth with musculoskeletal disabilities in clinics and homes. Preliminary research supports Bootle Blast’s ability to engage players and support physical outcomes. Informal testing suggests it may also appeal to older adults. This study will test Bootle Blast’s feasibility with people with dementia. Pairs of people with dementia and their caregivers (n=10) will play Bootle Blast at home for 2 weeks. Data will include video recordings, surveys, balance tests, safety and adherence tracking, and interviews. This study aims to inform a more accessible version of Bootle Blast.

    Eligibility Criteria

    People with Dementia
    • Live in Ontario, Canada (within a two-hour drive from Toronto, Ontario)
    • Speak and understand English
    • Agree to be video and audio recorded as part of the study
    • Be able to stand and walk, with or without an assistive device (e.g., a walker)
    • Have the capacity to provide independent, informed consent


    Caregivers
    • Live in Ontario, Canada (within a two-hour drive from Toronto, Ontario)
    • Speak and understand English
    • Agree to be video and audio recorded as part of the study

    Recruitment End Date

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  • Observational Study
    Online

    Exploring the Role of OHTs caring for Individuals living with Dementia and Their Caregivers

    What is this Study about?

    By understanding the perspectives of various stakeholders involved in dementia care within Ontario health teams, we aim to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with dementia in Ontario.

    Eligibility Criteria

    You are eligible to participate if you or your loved one is living with dementia and would like to share your experience so that we can act to improve the quality of care for individuals living with dementia in Ontario.

    Recruitment End Date

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  • Observational Study
    Online & In-Person

    Bridge2AI-Voice as a Biomarker of Health

    What is this Study about?

    The aim of this study is to develop a large, ethically sources, and diverse database of voice recordings to determine whether voice has biomarkers for particular disease categories, including neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions. The data that is collected will be used to develop a full open-access database to fuel artificial intelligence research related to voice.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Between ages of 44-85
    • Able to read, write, speak, and understand English
    • Be diagnosed with one of the following conditions:
      • Alzheimer’s disease
      • Parkinson’s disease
      • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
      • Mild Cognitive Impairment, or other types of dementia
    • Consent to provide a voice/speech sample

    Recruitment End Date

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  • Clinical Trial
    Ontario

    Accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation to enhance cognitive function and balance in dementia

    What is this Study about?

    McMaster University, in partnership with Ressam Gardens Memory Care Community, is conducting a study on the effects of brain stimulation in individuals aged 50 and older with dementia or memory loss. The research focuses on using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive technique that delivers magnetic pulses to the brain, to enhance cognitive function and balance. The goal is to extend the positive effects of brain stimulation in improving cognition and balance in individuals with dementia.

    Eligibility Criteria

    You are eligible to participate if you…

    1.) Diagnosed with Dementia and/or memory loss by a clinician

    2.) Exhibit adequate oral communication skills and cognitive function sufficient to obtain a score ranging between 10-27 on the Mini-Mental State Exam

    3.) Walk or stand with or without personnel or assistive devices

    4.) Individuals must be greater than or equal to 50 years of age

    Recruitment End Date

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