Tai Chi/Qigong Exercise Persistence Among Residents of Senior Housing
Phase 1
Completed
- Conditions
- Physical Activity
- Registration Number
- NCT01006447
- Lead Sponsor
- D'Youville College
- Brief Summary
This randomized field trial uses a self-report daily exercise log to answer the research question: Does frequency of instruction influence tai chi/qigong home practice exercise persistence among residents of Senior housing?
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 77
Inclusion Criteria
- Resident of Senior housing,
- Ability to engage in mild exercise
- Vision sufficient to view TV medium
- Willingness to engage in tai chi/qigong training and practice.
Exclusion Criteria
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Unable to attend initial training session
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method exercise persistence 3 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method barriers to exercise 3 months perceived benefits 3 months
Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
D'Youville College
🇺🇸Buffalo, New York, United States
People, Inc Senior Housing Buildings
🇺🇸Williamsville, New York, United States
D'Youville College🇺🇸Buffalo, New York, United States