Effects of Qigong, Tai Chi and Yoga Practice in Older Adults
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Healthy
- 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
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
- 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
Gencare-The Village at Granite Falls🇺🇸Granite Falls, Washington, United States