UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000061606
Receipt number R000070486
Scientific Title Effects of a Manicure Intervention on Mental Function and Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) in Older Women with Dementia
Date of disclosure of the study information 2026/05/18
Last modified on 2026/05/18 00:13:19

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Basic information

Public title

Study on the Effects of a Manicure Intervention in Older Women with Dementia

Acronym

MANI-D Study

Scientific Title

Effects of a Manicure Intervention on Mental Function and Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) in Older Women with Dementia

Scientific Title:Acronym

MANI-D Trial

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Dementia

Classification by specialty

Rehabilitation medicine

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

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

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

Japanese Version of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Nursing Home Version

Key secondary outcomes

Mini Mental State Examination-Japanese
Japanese Version of the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview
Quality of life assessed using the Quality of Life Questionnaire for Dementia


Base

Study type

Interventional


Study design

Basic design

Parallel

Randomization

Randomized

Randomization unit

Individual

Blinding

Single blind -investigator(s) and assessor(s) are blinded

Control

Active

Stratification


Dynamic allocation


Institution consideration


Blocking


Concealment



Intervention

No. of arms

2

Purpose of intervention

Treatment

Type of intervention

Other

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.

Interventions/Control_3


Interventions/Control_4


Interventions/Control_5


Interventions/Control_6


Interventions/Control_7


Interventions/Control_8


Interventions/Control_9


Interventions/Control_10



Eligibility

Age-lower limit

65 years-old <=

Age-upper limit

100 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 sample size

120


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name masanori
Middle name
Last name sakamoto

Organization

Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University

Division name

Department of Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Zip code

734-8551

Address

1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami ward, Hiroshima

TEL

082-257-5450

Email

sakamoto@hcu.ac.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name masanori
Middle name
Last name sakamoto

Organization

Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University

Division name

Department of Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Zip code

734-8551

Address

1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami ward, Hiroshima

TEL

082-257-5450

Homepage URL


Email

sakamoto@hcu.ac.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

Hiroshima University

Institute

Department

Personal name

Sakamoto Masanori


Funding Source

Organization

None

Organization

Division

Category of Funding Organization

Other

Nationality of Funding Organization



Other related organizations

Co-sponsor


Name of secondary funder(s)



IRB Contact (For public release)

Organization

Kibi International University

Address

8 Iga-cho, Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture

Tel

082-849-6883

Email

sakamoto@hcu.ac.jp


Secondary IDs

Secondary IDs

NO

Study ID_1


Org. issuing International ID_1


Study ID_2


Org. issuing International ID_2


IND to MHLW



Institutions

Institutions



Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2026 Year 05 Month 18 Day


Related information

URL releasing protocol


Publication of results

Unpublished


Result

URL related to results and publications


Number of participants that the trial has enrolled

120

Results


Results date posted


Results Delayed


Results Delay Reason


Date of the first journal publication of results


Baseline Characteristics


Participant flow


Adverse events


Outcome measures


Plan to share IPD


IPD sharing Plan description



Progress

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

Date of closure to data entry


Date trial data considered complete


Date analysis concluded



Other

Other related information



Management information

Registered date

2026 Year 05 Month 18 Day

Last modified on

2026 Year 05 Month 18 Day



Link to view the page

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https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000070486