Effects of 12-week Tai Chi Program on Physical Function, Depression, and Quality of Life Among Cognitively Impaired Older Adults: A Feasibility Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Chungnam National University
- Enrollment
- 41
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- physical function - balance
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the feasibility of a 12-week program of Tai Chi for memory (TCM) among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia and to determine the effects of TCM on physical functioning, depression, and health-related QoL. Two experimental groups will be recruited for inclusion criteria of community-residing older adults with a diagnosis of either MCI or Dementia.
Detailed Description
The purpose of the study are to determine the acceptability of a 12-week program of Tai Chi for memory (TCM) among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia; and to determine the effects of TCM on physical functioning, depression, and health-related QoL.
A quasi-experimental design was used with two groups classified according to the level of their cognitive impairment (MCI vs. Dementia).
Depression, health-related QoL, and physical functioning including grip strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility were measured before and after the 12-week TCM program.
Depression was measured using the Korean version of the Geriatric Depression Scale.
Health-related QoL was measured using the 12-item Short Form survey (SF-12). Grip strength was assessed using a digital hand dynamometer. Flexibility was assessed using the standard sit-and-reach test. Balance was measured using the one-leg-standing balance test. Mobility was assessed using the timed up and go test. Paired and independent t-tests will be used to compare the effects of TCM within and between groups.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 75 Years to 90 Years (Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •community-residing older adults aged 75 years or older,
- •registered at the public dementia prevention centers for dementia screening by health professionals with the diagnosis of either MCI or dementia,
- •Korean version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-K) score of 22 or lower,
- •agreed to participate in the Tai Chi program twice a week for 12 weeks.
Exclusion Criteria
- •participated in any formal regular exercise program during the previous 6 months, and
Arms & Interventions
Tai Chi for memory
TCM is a standardized type of Tai Chi for health developed by Dr. Lam specifically for those who experience or want to prevent cognitive problems. TCM, consisting of 12 Sun-style and Yang-style Tai Chi movements, can be provided while sitting and while standing with five blocked movement sets so that cognitively impaired individuals (MCI vs. dementia) are able to follow them.
Intervention: Tai Chi for memory (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
physical function - balance
Time Frame: changes from pretest to 12 week posttest scores
assessed using a one-leg-standing balance test (OLST)
physical function - mobility
Time Frame: changes from pretest to 12 week posttest scores
assessed by the Timed Up and Go test (TUG)
physical function-grip strength
Time Frame: changes from pretest to 12 week posttest scores
grip strength by assessed in both hands using a digital hand dynamometer (0-90 kg; Labisen KS-301)
physical function - flexibility
Time Frame: changes from pretest to 12 week posttest scores
by the standard sit-and-reach test (SSRT)
Secondary Outcomes
- emotional functioning - depression(changes from pretest to 12 week posttest scores)
- Short Form Health Survey 12 (SF12)(changes from pretest to 12 week posttest scores)
Investigators
Rhayun Song
Professor
Chungnam National University