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NCT Number: NCT05462977

Rhythmically Entrained Exercise in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro conduct a single-arm intervention trial to investigate the efficacy of a music-based group exercise program for community-dwelling older adults. Up to forty participants will be recruited to participate in a music-based light-to-moderate intensity group exercise program for 20 weeks (30 - 40 min/day, up to 6 days/week), which is designed for older adults with or without functional limitations to exercise with chairs for the improvement of aerobic capacity, upper and lower body strength, and balance control at a gradually increasing pace. During the exercise sessions, participants will be trained to move in time with music playlists in synchronous tempos. Primary outcomes are cognitive performance, mobility, and health-related quality of life measured before and after the intervention. Secondary outcomes are adherence to the exercise program as a potential mediator of the treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Exercise Affect Alzheimer Disease Balance Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Brain Diseases Caregiver Burden Central Nervous System Diseases Cognition Cognition Disorders Cognitive Aging Cognitive Decline Cognitive Dysfunction Cognitive Impairment Dementia Depression Elderly Executive Function Fall Gait Geriatric Assessment Healthy Aging Memory Deficit Memory Disorders Memory Impairment Mental Disorders Mental Health Middle Aged Mild Cognitive Impairment Motor Activity Music Therapy Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurocognitive Disorders Neurodegenerative Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuropsychological Tests Outcome Assessment, Health Care Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Personal Satisfaction Physical Exertion Psychological Well-Being Psychosocial Intervention Respite Care Signs and Symptoms Stress, Psychological Tauopathies Walking

Age range

55 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

UNC Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27412, United States

About this study

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro are conducting a single-arm intervention trial to investigate the efficacy of a music-based group exercise program for community-dwelling older adults. Up to forty participants will be recruited to participate in a music-based light-to-moderate intensity group exercise program for 20 weeks (30 - 40 min/day, up to 6 days/week), which is designed for older adults with or without functional limitations to exercise with chairs for the improvement of aerobic capacity, upper and lower body strength, and balance control at a gradually increasing pace. During the exercise sessions, participants will be trained to move in time with music playlists in synchronous tempos. Primary outcomes are cognitive performance, mobility, and health-related quality of life measured before and after the intervention. Secondary outcomes are adherence to the exercise program as a potential mediator of the treatment. The research team aims to determine whether (1) a music-based light-to-moderate intensity group exercise intervention beneficially impacts mobility, cognitive function, and health-related quality of life in community-dwelling older adults; (2) the treatment effect is mediated by adherence to physical activity; and (3) the treatment effect is moderated by cognitive impairment or functional limitations.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 55 - 99 years old
  • Capable of being ambulatory with or without an assistive device.
  • No cardiac or pulmonary conditions or any neurological or musculoskeletal comorbidity or pain that would make light-intensity exercise dangerous, determined by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone or confirmed by their local medical practitioner if necessary.
  • Having adequate hearing for a conversation (including with hearing aids)
  • Capable of following the study procedures
  • No severe anxiety or depression
  • Mild to moderate cognitive impairment

Exclusion criteria

  • Age younger than 55 or older than 99
  • Severe anxiety or depression
  • Severe cognitive impairment

Treatment and study plan

Group exercise program

Behavioral

Participants will be asked to join a music-based group exercise program for 24 weeks (up to 6 days/week, 30 - 45 min/day), which is designed for older adults with functional limitations to safely exercise on a chair or in a supported standing posture for the improvement of aerobic capacity, upper and lower body strength, and balance control at a gradually increasing pace in synchrony with music.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change of fall risks

    Time frame: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

    Participants' fall risks will be measured by Timed Up & Go Test

  2. Change of walking endurance

    Time frame: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

    Participants' gait and walking endurance will be measured by 6-Minute Walk Test

  3. Change of balance control

    Time frame: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

    Participants' balance control will be measured by 4-Stage Balance Test

  4. Change of lower body strength

    Time frame: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

    Participants' lower body strength will be measured by 30-second Chair Stand Test

  5. Change of cognitive function

    Time frame: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

    Participants' cognitive function will be measured through Montreal Cognitive Assessment , Flanker Inhibitory Control and Attention test, and Pattern Comparison Processing Speed Test.

  6. Change of health-related quality of life

    Time frame: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

    EuroQol Health Questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Efficacy of Rhythmically Entrained Exercise in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Acronym: REECO

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Jul 18, 2022
Registry last updated
Nov 2, 2023

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