ong-term effects of Tai Chi in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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• Conditions: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Respiratory - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001058460
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-08-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

Medical diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) / forced vital capacity ratio of < 0.7; FEV1 between 20% to 80% of predicted normal)

Exclusion Criteria

Acute exacerbation of COPD in the last month; musculoskeletal, cardiovascular or neurological conditions likely to adversely affect performance during assessments or training; participation in any supervised exercise training within the last 12 months; limited English language skills which might hinder their understanding of the Tai Chi instructions; requirement for supplemental oxygen during testing or training procedures.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Exercise capacity (6-minute walk test)[Baseline, completion of the supervised Tai Chi program at 8 weeks, 3 months into the home-based Tai Chi maintenance program, completion of the home-based Tai Chi maintenance program at 6 months ];Health-related quality of life (St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire)[Baseline, completion of the supervised Tai Chi program at 8 weeks, 3 months into the home-based Tai Chi maintenance program, completion of the home-based Tai Chi maintenance program at 6 months]