TechSAge Tele Tai Chi for People Aging With Mobility Disabilities
NCT ID: NCT04696887
Last Updated: 2023-10-17
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-02-22
2023-10-03
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Tele Tai Chi
8-week Tele Tai Chi intervention
Tele Tai Chi Intervention for Persons Aging with Long-Term Mobility Disabilities
• 8-week Tele Tai Chi intervention, participants will use a tablet or computer to join a small-group, online class (1hr, twice weekly) from home; during each session, participants will exercise as a group along with the pre-recorded video lessons and have the opportunity for social interaction (via video chat) before and after class.
Interventions
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Tele Tai Chi Intervention for Persons Aging with Long-Term Mobility Disabilities
• 8-week Tele Tai Chi intervention, participants will use a tablet or computer to join a small-group, online class (1hr, twice weekly) from home; during each session, participants will exercise as a group along with the pre-recorded video lessons and have the opportunity for social interaction (via video chat) before and after class.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Self-identify as having a mobility disability, use a mobility aid (i.e., cane, crutches, wheelchair, walker, or scooter) or have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs
* Mobility disability for at least 10 years
* Passing score on Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or letter from physician stating approved to participate in the intervention
* Passing score on Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS)-score 26 and above included
* Passing score of brief Technology Proficiency Screen (e.g., be able to do send and receive email)
* Have access to a webcam on computer or tablet
* Plan to have internet access for six months from screening
* Live in the US
* Be conversational in English
* Available to attend 1 hr online class 2x a week for 8 weeks
Exclusion Criteria
* Significant Tai Chi practice during the past 6 months
60 Years
80 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
OTHER
University of Georgia
OTHER
Tai Chi for Health Institute
UNKNOWN
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
FED
Georgia Institute of Technology
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Tracy Mitzner
Senior Research Scientist
Locations
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Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Countries
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References
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Remillard ET, Mitzner TL, Mumma KT. Tele Tai Chi for people aging with mobility disabilities: Novel methodology and structured adaptation approach. Contemp Clin Trials Commun. 2025 Aug 28;47:101543. doi: 10.1016/j.conctc.2025.101543. eCollection 2025 Oct.
Other Identifiers
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H19560
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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