Grant: Project Grant
McMaster University
$569,926.00
Does GERAS DANCE improve physical performance in community-dwelling older adults with frailty: A parallel randomized controlled trial
FY 2023-24
Summary
Frailty is a common medical concern among older adults. Early intervention is key to better health. Medical guidelines recommend regular exercise for older adults to improve physical function. Dance is a rhythmic movement to music. It combines various exercises as an enjoyable activity that can be therapeutic for older adults. Our team developed the GERAS DANCE program to address these needs. We are planning a research study to explore the benefits of GERAS DANCE. Our main goal is to see if the program improves physical abilities in older adults with frailty. The plan involves 4-months of GERAS DANCE or other active control sessions guided by certified instructors at local YMCA centers. With 250 participants, we will assess participants at 0, 4, and 12 months. We are a team of clinicians and clinical researchers with expertise in geriatric medicine and healthy aging. If successful, GERAS DANCE could be expanded across Canada and beyond.
Department
Program
Project Grant
Recipient
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
CIHR Funding Decisions Database
As published
Id
499920
Name
Papaioannou Alexandra
Region
Ontario
Country
Canada
Orgtype
Institution Paid; Research Institution
Instname2
Aging
Theme2
Clinical
Prcname2
Biological and Clinical Aspects of Aging
Projecttitle
Does GERAS DANCE improve physical performance in community-dwelling older adults with frailty: A parallel randomized controlled trial
Programtype2
Operating Grants
Orgnameinp2
McMaster University
Cihramount2
$569,926
Cihrequipment2
$0
Programname2
Project Grant
Keyworddelim
Brain Health; Mobility; Older Adults; Rehabilitation
Abstract
Frailty is a common medical concern among older adults. Early intervention is key to better health. Medical guidelines recommend regular exercise for older adults to improve physical function. Dance is a rhythmic movement to music. It combines various exercises as an enjoyable activity that can be therapeutic for older adults. Our team developed the GERAS DANCE program to address these needs. We are planning a research study to explore the benefits of GERAS DANCE. Our main goal is to see if the program improves physical abilities in older adults with frailty. The plan involves 4-months of GERAS DANCE or other active control sessions guided by certified instructors at local YMCA centers. With 250 participants, we will assess participants at 0, 4, and 12 months. We are a team of clinicians and clinical researchers with expertise in geriatric medicine and healthy aging. If successful, GERAS DANCE could be expanded across Canada and beyond.
Competitiondate
202403
Approvedterm2
3 yrs 0 mth
Pinamesdelim
Papaioannou, Alexandra
Approvedterm
3 ans 0 mois
Cihrcontribution2
~ $569,926~ $0~
