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Alexandra Papaioannou1,2,3, George Ioannidis4,5,6, Courtney Kennedy4,5,6
1Geras Centre for Aging Research, Hamilton Health Sciences, St. Peter's Hospital, Hamilton, ON, Canada. papaioannou@hhsc.ca.
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|May 21, 2026
Summary
This study evaluates Cognitive Groove, a dance-based program, for improving intrinsic capacity in older adults with frailty. Results will inform non-pharmacological frailty management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Rehabilitation Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Intrinsic capacity, encompassing physical and mental abilities, is crucial for older adults' independence and well-being within the WHO's ICOPE framework.
- Dance-based rehabilitation offers a holistic approach to enhance multiple domains of intrinsic capacity, including physical, cognitive, and psychological functions.
- Community-based interventions are vital for supporting aging populations and managing frailty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Cognitive Groove dance program on intrinsic capacity in older adults with frailty.
- To assess the impact of Cognitive Groove on physical performance, cognitive function, psychological well-being, and vitality.
- To generate evidence for implementing scalable, non-pharmacological frailty management strategies in community settings.
Main Methods:
- A two-arm, parallel-group, single-blind trial comparing Cognitive Groove to a wait-listed control group.
- Participants (n=250) with FRAIL Scale score ≥2 will attend 3-month, twice-weekly, 1-hour group classes.
- Primary outcome: physical performance (Short Physical Performance Battery); Secondary outcomes: cognitive, psychological, sensory, and vitality capacities; analyzed using generalized linear models.
Main Results:
- The study is designed to compare the Cognitive Groove intervention group against a control group.
- Primary and secondary outcomes will be analyzed to determine the intervention's effect on various domains of intrinsic capacity.
- Statistical analysis using generalized linear models will assess between-group differences over time.
Conclusions:
- The study will provide critical evidence on the efficacy of Cognitive Groove in real-world settings.
- Findings will support the implementation of scalable, non-pharmacological approaches for frailty management.
- This research contributes to promoting healthy aging and independent living for community-dwelling older adults.
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