Effects of Taichi Exercises on Cardiorespiratory Fittness

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Child, Only

• Registration Number: NCT06673758
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

Effects of tai chi exercises on cardiorespiratory fitness among scchool going childern. sample size is 30 .divided two groups into 15 15 members one group is giving hand and art crafts activity other is giving tai chi basics level exercises then check and compare cardiorespiratory fitness by time up and go test and 6 minutes walk test. compare the results.

Detailed Description

This study will be a randomized controlled trial involving 30 participants, with data collected from the Sanai school system in Sargodha. The study will include school-aged children with normal weight between the ages of 10 and 14. Children with any cardiorespiratory conditions, hemophilia, muscular dystrophy, or a history of cardiovascular events will be excluded. The sample of 30 will be divided into two groups of 15 participants each. Group A will participate in tai chi exercises across three levels, while Group B will engage only in basic arts and crafts activities. The interventions will consist of 10 sessions, conducted at a rate of 5 sessions per week over 2 weeks. To assess the respiratory fitness of the children, data will be collected using the 6-minute walk test and the Timed Up and Go test. Data analysis will be performed using SPSS version 26.0.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-10-29
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-11-03
• Study First Posted: 2024-11-05
• Primary Completion: 2024-12-29
• Status Verified: 2025-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 2025-01-03
• Study Completion: 2025-01-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• childerns with 10 to 14 years
• childerns with normal weight less than 30kg/m2

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Exclusion Criteria

• Childerns with any cardiorespiratory issues
• Childerns who have gone through CVA,hemophilia, dystrophy and conditions which impact cardiorespiratory status

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
6 minute walk test	2 weeks	6 minutes walk test is use for diagnosis of cardiorespiratory fitness after tai chi and art andcrafts activity

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
time up and go test	2 weeks	time up and go test will be use after tai chi exercises and art and crafts activity

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Riphah international university; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Imran Amjad; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan