Effects of Qigong, Tai Chi and Yoga Practice in Older Adults

NCT ID: NCT00710853

Last Updated: 2009-07-13

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-05-31

Study Completion Date

2009-06-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an 8-week intervention using YiRen Qigong, Tai Chi or Hatha yoga in older adults (age 70 and above) residing at a Gencare senior living facility. Outcome measures completed at the beginning and end of each intervention period will be blood pressure, heart rate, perceived quality of life (PQOL)and a symptoms questionnaire (SF-36), ability and speed of walking 20 feet (for ambulatory participants), and neck and arm range of motion.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Healthy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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1

YiRen Qi gong weekly class for 8 weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

YiRen Qi gong

Intervention Type OTHER

One hour weekly class for 8 week duration

2

Tai Chi weekly class for 8 weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tai Chi

Intervention Type OTHER

One hour weekly class for 8 week duration

3

Hatha yoga weekly class for 8 weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Hatha yoga

Intervention Type OTHER

One hour weekly class for 8 week duration

Interventions

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YiRen Qi gong

One hour weekly class for 8 week duration

Intervention Type OTHER

Tai Chi

One hour weekly class for 8 week duration

Intervention Type OTHER

Hatha yoga

One hour weekly class for 8 week duration

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Be a resident of a Gencare Senior Living facility in Granite Falls, Lynnwood, Renton, Ballard and Lake City, WA
* Be at least 70 years of age
* Be willing to participate in the tai chi, qi gong and/or yoga classes
* Willing to complete study-related outcomes assessments

Exclusion Criteria

* Not medically able to participate in the mild level of activity involved in the 3 interventions as determined by the resident's physician
* Unable to complete study questionnaires or study procedures at screening
Minimum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Gencare Incorporated

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Bastyr University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Bastyr University

Principal Investigators

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Mark Martzen, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Bastyr University

Locations

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Gencare-The Village at Granite Falls

Granite Falls, Washington, United States

Site Status

Gencare-Scriber Gardens

Lynnwood, Washington, United States

Site Status

Gencare-The Lodge at Eagle Ridge

Renton, Washington, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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GC23B11

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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