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Effect of Tai Chi Chuan on Autonomic Nervous Modulation in Aged Subjects

NCT ID: NCT00745303

Last Updated: 2008-09-03

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2002-05-31

Study Completion Date

2004-03-31

Brief Summary

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Since Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) training has been shown to be beneficial to the cardiopulmonary function of the subject, TCC might have a beneficial effect on the pulmonary function, autonomic nervous modulation, lipid profile, and cytokines production in the aged subjects.

Detailed Description

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Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) is a traditional Oriental conditioning exercise or calisthenics that is believed by many people around the world to be good for the health. The frequently claimed reason for this merit of TCC is that it can improve the cardiopulmonary function and immunity of the subject who practice it continuously. TCC has been shown to delay the decline of aerobic power, improve the cardiopulmonary function, balance and strength of the subjects. One study has demonstrated that TCC could reduce tension, anxiety, and mood disturbance. However, few studies have examined the effect of TCC on the blood lipid profile and immunity of the TCC practitioners. Another study reported that 12-week programme of regular TCC exercise enhanced functional mobility, personal health expectations, and regulatory T cell function. It has also been shown that an appropriate combination of TCC exercise program with diabetic medication might improve both glucose metabolism and immunity in type 2 diabetic patients. Since TCC training has been shown to be beneficial to the cardiopulmonary function of the subject, TCC may also have an effect on the blood lipid profile and immunity of the subjects. We hypothesize that TCC might have a beneficial effect on the pulmonary function, autonomic nervous modulation, lipid profile, and cytokines production in the aged subjects. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine whether or not TCC have these effects in the aged subjects.

Conditions

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Healthy Subjects

Keywords

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Tai Chi Chuan; Lipid; Cytokine

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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1

Subjects in this group received TCC training for 3 months

Tai Chi Cuan

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Tai Chi Cuan training for 3 months

2

Subjects in this group received no TCC training within 3 months

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Tai Chi Cuan

Tai Chi Cuan training for 3 months

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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Yang's Tai Chi Cuan

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* All subjects included in this study had normal lifestyles, and were capable of daily activities without limitations.

Exclusion Criteria

* Subjects who had major cardiopulmonary disease or were on regular medicine for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, renal or liver disease were not included in the study.
Minimum Eligible Age

50 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role collaborator

Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Taipei Veterans General Hospital

Principal Investigators

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Cheng-Deng Kuo, MD,PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

Locations

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Taipei Veterans General Hospital

Taipei, , Taiwan

Site Status

Countries

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Taiwan

References

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Lu WA, Kuo CD. The effect of Tai Chi Chuan on the autonomic nervous modulation in older persons. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 Dec;35(12):1972-6. doi: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000099242.10669.F7.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 14652490 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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VGH91-365-1

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id