Virtual delivery of improvisational movement and social engagement interventions in the IMOVE trial during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: IMOVE evaluated the contributions of movement and social engagement to quality of life, brain network connectivity, and motor and social-emotional functioning in people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease participating with a caregiver. In response to COVID-19 restrictions, a pilot study was conducted to assess integrity of key elements of the intervention and feasibility of virtual intervention delivery.

Methods: Participants in the parent study were randomized to one of 4 study conditions (Movement Group [MG], Movement Alone [MA], Social Group [SG], or Usual Care [UC; control]).