NCT00079664

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of Tai Chi, in comparison to conventional exercise, on the quality of sleep among sedentary older adults.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2001

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2001

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2002

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2003

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 10, 2004

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 12, 2004

Completed
Last Updated

October 1, 2013

Status Verified

September 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

March 10, 2004

Last Update Submit

September 30, 2013

Conditions

Sleep DeprivationSleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Keywords

Tai Ji

Interventions

Tai ChiBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age60 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Sedentary, as defined by a lack of regular exercise during the previous 6 months
  • Healthy to the degree that participation in exercise testing and an exercise program would not exacerbate any existing disease condition
  • Physician's clearance for participation
  • Willingness to adhere to the conditions of the study

You may not qualify if:

  • Sleep medication or other psychotropic medication during the study
  • Current sleep disorder treatment
  • Significant cognitive impairment as indicated by a score of 3 on the Pfeiffer Mental Status Questionnaire
  • More than 7 alcoholic beverages per week or use of alcohol close to bedtime
  • Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day
  • Score of 5 or higher in the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire
  • Score of 3 or higher on 2 out of 3 sleep items drawn from the Sleep Questionnaire and Assessment of Wakefulness

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Oregon Research Institute

Eugene, Oregon, 97403, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep DeprivationSleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Interventions

Tai Ji

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

DyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System DiseasesNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsMental DisordersSleep Disorders, Intrinsic

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsExercise Movement TechniquesPhysical Therapy Modalities

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 10, 2004

First Posted

March 12, 2004

Study Start

September 1, 2001

Primary Completion

March 1, 2002

Study Completion

July 1, 2003

Last Updated

October 1, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-09

Locations

US(1)