The Effects of Baduanjin Qigong Exercise on Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Study
NCT ID: NCT05771376
Last Updated: 2023-04-28
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
59 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-02-13
2023-04-07
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The intervention group will perform a qigong exercise program online (via Zoom video conference) for 12 weeks under the supervision of two physiotherapists. The qigong exercise program had previously been videotaped by the researchers. The control group will perform the home exercise program at home for 12 weeks. The intervention group will perform Qigong online exercise program, and the control group will perform home exercises for 45 minutes twice a week for 12 weeks.
In this study the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index, Chest Expansion Measurement, The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Fatigue Severity Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life Questionnaire will be applied before and after the 12-week exercise program in the evaluation of patients.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Intervention Group
Patients who performed the Qigong exercise program
Qigong exercise program
The intervention group will perform a qigong exercise program online (via Zoom video conference) for 12 weeks under the supervision of two physiotherapists. The qigong exercise program had previously been videotaped by the researchers.
qigong exercise program includes: Preparation posture Prop up the sky by two improve trijiao Draw a bow on both sides like shooting a vulture Raise single arm up to regulate spleen Look back to treat five strains and seven impairments Shake the head and wag to expel Heart (Xin)-fire Pull toes with both hands to reinforce the kidney Clench one's fist and glare to increase strength Rise and fall on tiptoe sevan times to treat all diseases Ending posture. Qigong exercises will be performed 45 minutes twice in a week for 12 weeks.
Control Group
Patients who performed a home exercise program
Home exercise program
The home exercise program will include stretching for cervical, thoracic and lumbar flexibility, shoulder girdle, hamstring and erector spinal muscles, and strengthening exercises for abdominal, back, and proximal muscles.
Home exercises will be performed 45 minutes twice in a week for 12 weeks.
Interventions
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Qigong exercise program
The intervention group will perform a qigong exercise program online (via Zoom video conference) for 12 weeks under the supervision of two physiotherapists. The qigong exercise program had previously been videotaped by the researchers.
qigong exercise program includes: Preparation posture Prop up the sky by two improve trijiao Draw a bow on both sides like shooting a vulture Raise single arm up to regulate spleen Look back to treat five strains and seven impairments Shake the head and wag to expel Heart (Xin)-fire Pull toes with both hands to reinforce the kidney Clench one's fist and glare to increase strength Rise and fall on tiptoe sevan times to treat all diseases Ending posture. Qigong exercises will be performed 45 minutes twice in a week for 12 weeks.
Home exercise program
The home exercise program will include stretching for cervical, thoracic and lumbar flexibility, shoulder girdle, hamstring and erector spinal muscles, and strengthening exercises for abdominal, back, and proximal muscles.
Home exercises will be performed 45 minutes twice in a week for 12 weeks.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
18 Years
64 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Akdeniz University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Gokce Yagmur Gunes Gencer
Associate Professor
Principal Investigators
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Gokce Yagmur Gunes Gencer
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Akdeniz University
Locations
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Akdeniz University
Antalya, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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Qigong Exercise in AS
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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