Adapted Physical Activity Education in Patients With Neurocognitive Disorder

Adapted Physical Activity Education in Patients With Neurocognitive Disorder: Single-blind, Single-center Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aims to compare the effect of a program of Adapted Physical Activity (APA) versus the same program combined with a physical activity education program (PAE). Patients suffering from neurocognitive disorders (mild or early major) will be randomized into one of the two conditions. 3 complete evaluations will be done (inclusion M0, after 3 month of intervention M3, 3 months after the end of the intervention M6). The team except that APA+PEA will be more effectiv than the APA solely, on the following criteria : level of physical activity, cogntive function and quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• mild neurocognitive disorder or early major neurocognitive disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medical pathology involving the vital prognosis in the short term
• Major neurocognitive disorder at moderate stage and beyond (DSM 5) and/or MMSE < 20
• Unbalanced depressive syndrom
• Contraindication to the practice of the exercises proposed during the study;
• Major hearing or visual impairment;
• Sufficiently active with regard to the daily recommendations described by the WHO