A Structured Qi-gong Program for Hospitalized Older Adults

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

58 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2009-07-31

Study Completion Date

2009-09-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to test the effects on a number of health outcomes and the feasibility of a structured program of qi-gong, a form of tai-chi which has been previously tested in older populations, in older hospitalized patients. In particular, this pilot study aims to assess changes in quality of life and depressive symptoms after 4 weeks of treatment, with the hypothesis that this intervention will have a positive impact on these two domains, compared to usual care. Adherence will be also monitored in the intervention arm.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Quality of Life Behavioral Symptoms Patient Compliance

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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qi-gong

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

qi-gong

Intervention Type OTHER

Physical activity similar to tai-chi

Usual care

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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qi-gong

Physical activity similar to tai-chi

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* \>=50 years old
* Preserved ability to move inside the house (also using walking aids or chair)
* Estimation of at least one month of hospitalization (convalescence or rehabilitation)
* Ability and willing to sign informed consent