Comparative Effectiveness of Qigong Exercise Versus Wu Dang Tai Chi Chuan in CVD Risk Individuals

NCT ID: NCT06303323

Last Updated: 2024-09-04

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 36 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-03-15
• Study Completion Date: 2024-08-15

Brief Summary

To compare whether the Qigong exercise or Wu Dang Tai Chi Chuan will be effective in improving exercise capacity and reducing stress in CVD-risk individuals. Based on preliminary data, Qigong and Tai-Chi may help treat anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with chronic illnesses as well as in healthy adults. Without the need for specialized equipment, Qigong and Tai-Chi are both readily adjustable mind-body exercises that may be done whenever and wherever. For this reason, Qigong and TaiChi should be extensively encouraged as ways to enhance emotional wellbeing

Detailed Description

Since no comparison study has thus far been carried out in Pakistan which includes both interventions and very little literature is available. They belong to a group of Chinese exercises known for their efficacy in reducing blood pressure, stress, and quality of life and improving exercise capacity in patients with a high risk of CVD or CVD disease. These techniques are cost-effective treatment approaches and provide early outcomes. The positive results of this study would be helpful in the near future.

Conditions

Cardiovascular Diseases; Risk Behavior, Health

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Qigong Exercise

Baduanjin Exercise will be performed which consists of 8 standing postures. At least 30 minutes per time. 10-13 min for a set of Badaunjin

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Qigong Exercise

Intervention Type: OTHER

Baduanjin Exercise will be performed which consists of 8 standing postures. At least 30 minutes per time. 10-13 min for a set of Badaunjin.

In the first 2 weeks, two sets of Baduanjin will be performed. Total Duration: 6 weeks Frequency: for 3 days/week. (alternative days) Intensity: low-intensity exercise Total Time: 50 Minutes Type: aerobic training

Wu Dang Tai Chi

Wu Dang 13 form postures will be performed. Initially, each posture will be performed 3 times then progressively increase to more according to the patient's discomfort.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Wu Dang Tai Chi

Intervention Type: OTHER

Wu Dang 13 form postures will be performed. Initially, each posture will be performed 3 times then progressively increase to more according to the patient's discomfort.

Total Duration: 6 weeks Frequency: 3 times/ week (alternative day ) Intensity: Low to Moderate Intensity Time: 50 Minutes Type: aerobic training

Interventions

Qigong Exercise

Baduanjin Exercise will be performed which consists of 8 standing postures. At least 30 minutes per time. 10-13 min for a set of Badaunjin.

In the first 2 weeks, two sets of Baduanjin will be performed. Total Duration: 6 weeks Frequency: for 3 days/week. (alternative days) Intensity: low-intensity exercise Total Time: 50 Minutes Type: aerobic training

Intervention Type: OTHER

Wu Dang Tai Chi

Wu Dang 13 form postures will be performed. Initially, each posture will be performed 3 times then progressively increase to more according to the patient's discomfort.

Total Duration: 6 weeks Frequency: 3 times/ week (alternative day ) Intensity: Low to Moderate Intensity Time: 50 Minutes Type: aerobic training

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• According to the Framingham risk calculator 10% to 20%+ for moderate to high-risk
• Patients at risk of CVD (last 6 months)
• Patients with either HTN, dyslipidemia, or diabetes
• Patients with less than 45 scores on the Berg Balance scale
• Stress from moderate to severe on PSS
• No regular physical exercise for at least 1 year
• Willing to take part

Exclusion Criteria

• History of stroke
• CVD
• Acute Infection
• Acute injury
• Any diagnosed psychological issue
• MSK disorders
• Member of marital arts/dance

• Minimum Eligible Age: 30 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 50 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

Mehwish Waseem, MSPT-CPPT

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

Pakistan Railway General Hospital

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Countries

Pakistan

Other Identifiers

Rec/01816 Nawal Fatima

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id