geriatrics
Conditions
Interventions
Digital Dance Based Physical Activity
Sponsors
DR C. F IGWE AND PROF. C.E. MBADA
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants will be eligible for inclusion if they meet all of the following criteria: 1. Adults aged 60 years and above. 2. Community-dwelling, defined as living independently within the community and not residing in institutional or long-term care facilities. 3. Ambulant, with or without the use of assistive devices (e.g., walking stick), and able to participate in basic functional mobility tasks such as standing and walking short distances. 4. Medically stable and deemed safe to engage in light-to-moderate intensity physical activity, as determined by: • Self-reported medical history and screening questionnaire, and • Clearance based on a simple pre-participation screening tool (e.g., Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire [PAR-Q] or clinician assessment where available). 5. Able to understand and follow simple instructions, with sufficient cognitive and sensory function to engage in the intervention (with caregiver support if required). 6. Willing to provide informed consent and participate in study procedures.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following: 1. Severe cognitive impairment, defined as inability to follow simple commands or a screening score of =24 out of 30 on Mini-Mental State Examination. 2. Uncontrolled chronic medical conditions, including but not limited to unstable cardiovascular disease (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, recent cardiac events), uncontrolled diabetes, or severe respiratory conditions that contraindicate physical activity. 3. Acute musculoskeletal injury or condition that limits safe participation in physical activity (e.g., recent fracture, severe joint pain, or acute inflammation). 4. Any neurological or balance disorder associated with high fall risk that would make unsupervised participation unsafe. 5. Severe visual or hearing impairment that would significantly limit the ability to follow the intervention, even with support. 6. Participation in another structured exercise or rehabilitation programme that may confound study outcomes.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary Feasibility Metrics •Recruitment rate •Retention at 8 weeks •Session adherence/engagement •Technical usability •Safety and adverse events | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Outcomes • Physical function: Timed Up and Go (TUG), 5x Sit-to-Stand • Balance: Functional Reach Test • Well being: WHO 5 • Social connectedness: Social Network Index ;Qualitative Component • Semi structured interviews with participants • Focus groups with caregivers and facilitators • Thematic analysis exploring acceptability and cultural resonance | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactCHIZOBA IGWE
AJUNCT LECTURER DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY COLLEGE OF MEDCINE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
Outcome results
None listed