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Singapore geriatric intervention study to reduce physical frailty and cognitive decline (SINGER)-pilot: a feasibility study [with consumer summary]
Chew KA, Xu X, Siongco P, Villaraza S, Phua AKS, Wong ZX, Chung CY, Tang N, Chew E, Henry CJ, Koo E, Chen C
Alzheimer's & Dementia 2021;7(1):e12141
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

INTRODUCTION: The SINGER pilot randomized controlled trial aims to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study (FINGER) multi-domain lifestyle interventions compared to Singaporean adaptations. METHODS: Seventy elderly participants were recruited and randomized into FINGER (n = 36) or SINGER (n = 34) interventions; involving physical exercise, cognitive training, diet, and vascular risk factors management, for 6 months. RESULTS: Both intervention groups were equally feasible and acceptable with participants completing at least 80% of the interventions. Body strength improved in both groups (p-upper body = 0.04, p-lower body = 0.06, p-core = 0.05). More participants in the SINGER group attained good blood pressure control at month-6 compared to FINGER (41% versus 19%; p = 0.06). DISCUSSIONS: This study is the first to compare the feasibility of multi-domain interventions adapted to local culture with the FINGER interventions. The findings will be utilized for a larger study to provide evidence for the efficacy of multi-domain lifestyle interventions in preventing cognitive decline.

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