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Tai Chi for Improving Functions of Frail Older Adults

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Frailty
Registration Number
NCT05629728
Lead Sponsor
Chungnam National University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:<br><br> - being frail (3 out of the following 5 criteria): feeling fatigued, difficulty<br> climbing 10 stairs without help, difficulty walking 300m without help, more than 5<br> chronic illness, weight loss 5 % or more past 1-5 years<br><br> - living in the community<br><br> - able to participate in Tai Chi program twice a week<br><br>Exclusion Criteria:<br><br> - participated in any formal exercise program past 6 months<br><br> - not have transportation to come to the class

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
physical function - balance;physical function - flexibility;physical function - mobility;cognitive function
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Short Form health survey 12 (SF12)
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