CompletedNot Applicable

Rhythmically Entrained Exercise in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

United States18 participantsStarted 2022-05-01

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range

55 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

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

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change of fall risks

Timeframe: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

Change of walking endurance

Timeframe: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

Change of balance control

Timeframe: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

Change of lower body strength

Timeframe: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

Change of cognitive function

Timeframe: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

Change of health-related quality of life

Timeframe: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05462977

SponsorUniversity of North Carolina, Greensboro

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-04-28

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

55 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change of fall risks

Timeframe: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

Change of walking endurance

Timeframe: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

Change of balance control

Timeframe: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

Change of lower body strength

Timeframe: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

Change of cognitive function

Timeframe: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5

Change of health-related quality of life

Timeframe: Baseline and change from baseline at month 5