RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06870149

Cognitive Groove (Brought to You by GERAS DANCE)

Does Cognitive Groove (Brought to You by GERAS DANCE) Improve Physical Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Frailty: A Parallel Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

McMaster University

Enrollment

250 participants

Start Date

Jun 10, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Frailty

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

Min Age: 65 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

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 Criteria8

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

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Interventions

OTHERDance 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.