Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial of a Mind-Body Activity Program for Older Adults With Chronic Pain and Cognitive Decline: The Virtual "Active Brains" Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Chronic pain (CP) and cognitive decline (CD) are highly comorbid and debilitating among older adults. We iteratively developed Active Brains-Fitbit (AB-F), a group mind-body activity program aided by a Fitbit that is feasible and associated with improvements in physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning when delivered in-person to older adults with CP and CD. We adapted our intervention and methodology for remote delivery to bypass barriers to participation. Here we report on a feasibility randomized controlled trial of the virtual AB-F versus a Health Enhancement Program (HEP) educational control followed by qualitative exit interviews.

Research design and methods

Older adults (aged ≥60) with CP and CD (2 cohorts) completed 8 weeks of AB-F (n =

SUBMITTER: Doorley JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9372888 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature