Effect of Qigong on Balance, Fall Efficacy, Wellbeing of People With Stroke in Hong Kong
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Interventions
- Other: QigongOther: Fitness exercise
- Registration Number
- NCT02999464
- Lead Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of qigong practice with fitness exercise on balance, fall-efficacy, physical functions, psychological wellbeing and quality of life of stroke survivors.
- Detailed Description
Participants: A total of 58 stroke survivors 3 months after the current stroke will be recruited.
Methodology: An assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial will be conducted. Stroke survivors will be included in the study if they meet the inclusion criteria. Selected patients will be randomly allocated into either the experimental group or the control group. Participants allocated in the experimental group will receive qigong training while this qigong training will be replaced by a home fitness exercise in the control group. The experimental and control groups will be required to practice a total of 50 minutes of qigong and fitness training 3 times per week and for 16 weeks respectively. The main outcome measure is balance capacity with Mini-BESTest. The secondary outcomes are fall efficacy, number of falls, postural stability and control, depression, physical functions and quality of life. Assessments will be done at baseline, 8 weeks and 16 weeks follow-ups by blinded assessors.
Data analysis: The results will be analyzed using two-way repeated measures analysis of variance with Statistical Package for Social Science version 21.0. Alpha will be set at 0.05.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 58
- Diagnosis of stroke and 3 months after the onset
- First episode of stroke or recurrent of stroke
- Able to stand for more than 15 minutes
- Able to take anterioposterior and lateral step without assistance or aid
- Medically stable
- Sufficient cognition to follow commands Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT) score ≥7
- Vital signs unstable
- History or evidence of other neurological deficits other than stroke such as multiple sclerosis
- Severe primary diseases of the cardiovascular system, liver, kidney or hematopoietic system
- Experience in qigong practice
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Qigong Qigong Experimental group will receive a total of 50 minutes of qigong training 3 times per week and for 16 weeks. Fitness Exercise Fitness exercise Fitness exercise group will receive home fitness exercise 3 times per week and for 16 weeks.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Mini-BESTest. Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention Change from baseline balance capacity at 8 weeks and 16 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Fall Efficacy Scale - International Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention Change from baseline fall efficacy of the subject at 8 weeks and 16 weeks
Sensory Organization Test by using Balance Master Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention Change from baseline postural control at 8 weeks and 16 weeks
Number of falls Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention Limit of Stability by using Balance Master Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention Change from baseline postural stability at 8 weeks and 16 weeks
Geriatric Depression Scale Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention Five Times Sit to Stand Test Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention Lower extremity strength
Timed Up and Go Test Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention Change from baseline gait speed at 8 weeks and 16 weeks
Modified Barthel Index Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention Activities of daily living function
Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Kowloon Hospital
🇭🇰Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong