Feasibility and Impact on Quality of Life and Depressive Symptoms of a Structured Qi-gong Program for Hospitalized Older Adults. A Pilot Study.

Fundacio Salut i Envelliment UAB1 site in 1 country58 target enrollmentJuly 2009

ConditionsQuality of Life Behavioral Symptoms Patient Compliance

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Quality of Life
Sponsor: Fundacio Salut i Envelliment UAB
Enrollment: 58
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Quality of life
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 12 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the effects on a number of health outcomes and the feasibility of a structured program of qi-gong, a form of tai-chi which has been previously tested in older populations, in older hospitalized patients. In particular, this pilot study aims to assess changes in quality of life and depressive symptoms after 4 weeks of treatment, with the hypothesis that this intervention will have a positive impact on these two domains, compared to usual care. Adherence will be also monitored in the intervention arm.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

July 2009

End Date

September 2009

Last Updated

12 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Fundacio Salut i Envelliment UAB

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•\>=50 years old
•Preserved ability to move inside the house (also using walking aids or chair)
•Estimation of at least one month of hospitalization (convalescence or rehabilitation)
•Ability and willing to sign informed consent