Tai Chi for Diabetes

• Conditions: Type 2 diabetes; Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes

• Registration Number: ACTRN12606000008527
• Lead Sponsor: Mayne Health

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2006-01-04
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

Type 2 diabetes, diagnosed by doctor. Baseline HbA1c of 7.5 or above.

Exclusion Criteria

Co-morbidity precluding participation in moderate exerciseUnwilling to accept randomisationEnrolled in formal/specific exercise programmes.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
HbA1c[Measured at baseline (before randomisation) and after 6 months.];HOMA[Measured at baseline (before randomisation) and after 6 months.];Blood pressure[Measured at baseline (before randomisation) and after 6 months.];Health-related quality of life[Measured at baseline (before randomisation) and after 6 months.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Strength[Measured at baseline (before randomisation) and after 6 months.];Body composition (% fat)[Measured at baseline (before randomisation) and after 6 months.];Balance[Measured at baseline (before randomisation) and after 6 months.]