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Official title Dose-response Effect of Community Dance Programme
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07081191
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this interventional study is to examine the dose-response effect of Community Dance Programme (CDP) on the physical, cognitive and psychological health of pre-frail and mildly frail community-dwelling older adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: Hypothesis 1: Two sessions of CDP per week (75 minutes each) significantly increase the physical outcomes (i.e.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 60 to 85. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Aged 60 to 85.
- Able to understand and communicate in either English or Mandarin.
- Able to give consent to participate.
- Able to commit for three months and able to achieve at least an attendance rate of 75% for the dance program.
- Lives within the community setting.
You likely can't join if
- Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT) score of less than 8.
- A score of more than 7 on the Edmonton Frail Scale - Acute Care or a score of more than 5 on Clinical Frailty Scale
- Diagnosed with severe cognitive or psychiatric disorders.
- Have severe hearing or vision impairments
- Have medical conditions which results in limitation of dancing (e.g. walking aids, wheelchair etc.)
- Older adults with serious chronic diseases (e.g. postural hypotension etc.)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged 60 to 85.
- Able to understand and communicate in either English or Mandarin.
- Able to give consent to participate.
- Able to commit for three months and able to achieve at least an attendance rate of 75% for the dance program.
- Lives within the community setting.
- Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT) score\>= 8
- Obtain a score of less than or equal to 7 in Edmonton Frail Scale - Acute Care or less than or equal to 5 in Clinical Frailty Scale
- Able to ambulate with minimal assistance
- Willing to avoid other physical exercise during the treatment period.
- Consent to video and photography of the dance sessions and audio recording of the FGDs.
- Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT) score of less than 8.
- A score of more than 7 on the Edmonton Frail Scale - Acute Care or a score of more than 5 on Clinical Frailty Scale
- Diagnosed with severe cognitive or psychiatric disorders.
- Have severe hearing or vision impairments
- Have medical conditions which results in limitation of dancing (e.g. walking aids, wheelchair etc.)
- Older adults with serious chronic diseases (e.g. postural hypotension etc.)
- Registered in any other dance group during the intervention period
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Singapore, Singapore
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 60 years to 85 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Singapore, Singapore. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.