Feasibility and effects of an online multimodal mind–body intervention on mental and physical well-being in older adults: The REMINDer randomized controlled study

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Beitragende

  • Selina Stamer - , Hochschulmedizin (Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum), Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE) - Standort Dresden (Autor:in)
  • Adrianna Lipska-Dieck - , Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE) - Standort Dresden (Autor:in)
  • Maxie Luft - , Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE) - Standort Dresden (Autor:in)
  • Karla Paola Reif - , Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE) - Standort Dresden (Autor:in)
  • Sabine C. Koch - , Alanus Hochschule für Kunst und Gesellschaft Alfter, SRH Hochschule Heidelberg, University of Melbourne (Autor:in)
  • René Mauer - , Institut für Medizinische Informatik und Biometrie (Autor:in)
  • Olga Klimecki - , Universität Innsbruck (Autor:in)
  • Miranka Wirth - , Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE) - Standort Dresden (Autor:in)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION
Aging populations require scalable, accessible, and inclusive lifestyle interventions that address multiple modifiable dementia risk factors.

METHODS
The REMINDer pilot randomized controlled trial, randomized (1:1) healthy older adults (≥ 60 years, retired) to a 6-week online multimodal mind–body group intervention or a delayed-intervention control group. The live-streamed, home-based, two 1-hour sessions/week program integrates music, dance movement, and mindfulness via video conferencing. Primary outcomes were feasibility (adherence benchmark: ≥ 60%) and changes in mental and physical well-being (Health-Survey SF-12). Secondary outcomes comprised feasibility metrics and safety.

RESULTS
Intention-to-treat analyses included 68 participants (mean [standard deviaton {SD}] age: 69.2 [5.2] years; 80.9% women). Mean (SD) adherence was 80% (30%), exceeding the predefined benchmark (p = 0.010). There were no group differences in SF-12 mental (p = 0.827) or physical well-being (p = 0.656) from pre-to-post intervention. Feasibility was high, with 95% reach, 90% retention, and 9% dropout. No serious adverse events occurred.

DISCUSSION
The scalable, accessible online multimodal intervention is feasible and safe for older adults.

TRIAL REGISTRATION
ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT06530277) on July 27, 2024. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06530277.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummere70071
Seitenumfang18
FachzeitschriftAlzheimer's and Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment and Disease Monitoring
Jahrgang2
Ausgabenummer1
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 20 März 2026
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

ORCID /0009-0000-6060-6782/work/212492005

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