Effects of 12-week Tai Chi Program on Physical Function, Depression, and Quality of Life Among Cognitively Impaired Older Adults: A Feasibility Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 41
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- physical function-grip strength
研究概览
简要总结
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.
详细描述
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.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 75 Years 至 90 Years（Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •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.
排除标准
- •participated in any formal regular exercise program during the previous 6 months, and
结局指标
主要结局
physical function-grip strength
时间窗: 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
时间窗: changes from pretest to 12 week posttest scores
by the standard sit-and-reach test (SSRT)
physical function - balance
时间窗: changes from pretest to 12 week posttest scores
assessed using a one-leg-standing balance test (OLST)
physical function - mobility
时间窗: changes from pretest to 12 week posttest scores
assessed by the Timed Up and Go test (TUG)
次要结局
- 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)
研究者
Rhayun Song
Professor
Chungnam National University