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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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.
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
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | e70071 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Alzheimer's and Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment and Disease Monitoring |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
| ORCID | /0009-0000-6060-6782/work/212492005 |
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