Effects of Qigong, Tai Chi and Yoga Practice in Older Adults

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Healthy
• Interventions: Other: Hatha yoga; Other: YiRen Qi gong; Other: Tai Chi

• Registration Number: NCT00710853
• Lead Sponsor: Bastyr University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an 8-week intervention using YiRen Qigong, Tai Chi or Hatha yoga in older adults (age 70 and above) residing at a Gencare senior living facility. Outcome measures completed at the beginning and end of each intervention period will be blood pressure, heart rate, perceived quality of life (PQOL)and a symptoms questionnaire (SF-36), ability and speed of walking 20 feet (for ambulatory participants), and neck and arm range of motion.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-05
• Study First Submitted: 2008-07-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2008-07-03
• Study First Posted: 2008-07-04
• Primary Completion: 2009-06
• Study Completion: 2009-06
• Status Verified: 2009-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-07-09
• Last Update Posted: 2009-07-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• Be a resident of a Gencare Senior Living facility in Granite Falls, Lynnwood, Renton, Ballard and Lake City, WA
• Be at least 70 years of age
• Be willing to participate in the tai chi, qi gong and/or yoga classes
• Willing to complete study-related outcomes assessments

Exclusion Criteria

• Not medically able to participate in the mild level of activity involved in the 3 interventions as determined by the resident's physician
• Unable to complete study questionnaires or study procedures at screening

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
3	Hatha yoga	Hatha yoga weekly class for 8 weeks
1	YiRen Qi gong	YiRen Qi gong weekly class for 8 weeks
2	Tai Chi	Tai Chi weekly class for 8 weeks

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Blood pressure	End of 8-week class
Heart rate	End of 8-week class
Quality of life (SF-36 and PQOL)	End of 8-week class

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Adverse events	End of 8-week class

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

Gencare-The Village at Granite Falls; 🇺🇸 Granite Falls, Washington, United States

Gencare-Scriber Gardens; 🇺🇸 Lynnwood, Washington, United States

Gencare-The Lodge at Eagle Ridge; 🇺🇸 Renton, Washington, United States