Feasibility Study of Tai Chi for Cognitively Impaired Older Adults
NCT ID: NCT05629650
Last Updated: 2022-12-01
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
41 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2018-07-01
2022-01-10
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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A quasi-experimental design was used with two groups classified according to the level of their cognitive impairment (MCI vs. Dementia).
Depression, health-related QoL, and physical functioning including grip strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility were measured before and after the 12-week TCM program.
Depression was measured using the Korean version of the Geriatric Depression Scale.
Health-related QoL was measured using the 12-item Short Form survey (SF-12). Grip strength was assessed using a digital hand dynamometer. Flexibility was assessed using the standard sit-and-reach test. Balance was measured using the one-leg-standing balance test. Mobility was assessed using the timed up and go test. Paired and independent t-tests will be used to compare the effects of TCM within and between groups.
Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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Tai Chi for memory
TCM is a standardized type of Tai Chi for health developed by Dr. Lam specifically for those who experience or want to prevent cognitive problems. TCM, consisting of 12 Sun-style and Yang-style Tai Chi movements, can be provided while sitting and while standing with five blocked movement sets so that cognitively impaired individuals (MCI vs. dementia) are able to follow them.
Tai Chi for memory
The adapted form of TCM will be provided at 60 minutes per session, twice a week for 12 weeks by a certified Tai Chi instructor who had experience in teaching older adults with cognitive impairments.
Interventions
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Tai Chi for memory
The adapted form of TCM will be provided at 60 minutes per session, twice a week for 12 weeks by a certified Tai Chi instructor who had experience in teaching older adults with cognitive impairments.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* registered at the public dementia prevention centers for dementia screening by health professionals with the diagnosis of either MCI or dementia,
* Korean version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-K) score of 22 or lower,
* agreed to participate in the Tai Chi program twice a week for 12 weeks.
Exclusion Criteria
75 Years
90 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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National Research Foundation, Singapore
OTHER_GOV
Chungnam National University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Rhayun Song
Professor
Principal Investigators
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Rhayun Song, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Chungnam National University
Locations
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Tai Chi for health institute
Daejeon, , South Korea
Countries
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References
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Oh H, Song R, Kim SJ. Effects of 12-week Tai Chi program on physical function, depression, and quality of life among cognitively impaired older adults: a feasibility study. BMC Geriatr. 2023 Mar 3;23(1):118. doi: 10.1186/s12877-023-03840-2.
Other Identifiers
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ChungnamNU3
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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