Cognitive Groove (Brought to You by GERAS DANCE)

NCT06870149 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Canada tracker

Sponsor

McMaster University

Phase

Not applicable

Started

2025-06-10

Last updated

2025-07-01

Condition(s) studied

FrailtyFrail Older AdultsFrailty in AgingFrailty Syndrome

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Dance Rehabilitation Intervention

Dance Rehabilitation Intervention: Cognitive Groove (GERAS DANCE) presents a novel approach to increasing or maintaining independence and quality of life by improving physical performance and mobility using reminiscent music and rhythmic movement in a fun, safe environment. Cognitive Groove was designed to meet the complex needs of older adults with frailty. Our pilot quasi-experimental studies have demonstrated Cognitive Groove results in clinically significant improvements in walking speed by 0.1 m/s with enhanced temporal-spatial walking parameters and improved lower extremity function, including balance and chair stands.

Study summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effect of a community-based rehabilitation intervention (Cognitive Groove, Brought to you by GERAS DANCE), compared to usual care, on clinical outcomes in community-dwelling older adults living with frailty. The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. In community-dwelling older adults living with frailty, is Cognitive Groove more effective than usual care in improving functional movement, physical performance and strength?
2. In community-dwelling older adults living with frailty is Cognitive Groove more effective than usual care in improving frailty status, fear of falling, balance confidence, mood, cognition, grip strength, activities of daily living, life space mobility, loneliness, and quality of life?
3. As a community-based rehabilitation intervention, is Cognitive Groove a cost-effective intervention embedded within the community for older adults living with frailty after 12-months?

Participants will participate in Cognitive Groove classes twice per week for 3 months or receive no intervention (usual care).

Eligibility

Sex

ALL

Min age

65 Years

Max age

100 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling aged ≥65 years * At high risk for mobility disability/functional limitations as assessed by the FRAIL Scale ≥2 * Able to ambulate independently (25 m) with or without an assistive device * Able to follow two-step instructions * Medical clearance from referring clinician, or for self-referrals, medical clearance from family physician to safely participate in exercise * Can arrange transportation to the YMCA up to 2 times per week Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to speak or understand English * Current regular participation in a structured exercise program or receiving active physical therapy services * Severe cardiac or pulmonary disease * Unstable angina or heart failure * Severe osteoarthritis (e.g., awaiting joint replacement) * Parkinson's disease or other progressive neurological disorder * Receiving palliative care * Travel/commitments requiring missing more than two weeks

Primary outcome measure(s)

Change in Physical Performance — Baseline and 3-months
Physical function will be assessed with the Short Performance Physical Battery \[total score\]. Higher scores indicate better physical performance \[range 0-12\].

Trial sites (1)

Facility	City	Region	Status
Geras Centre for Aging Research, St. Peter's Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences	Hamilton	Ontario	Recruiting

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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