NCT00172679

Brief Summary

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that has been practiced for many centuries. Improvements in cardiorespiratory function, balance, muscular strength, flexibility in older subjects; preventing falls in the frail elderly; stress reduction, and mood state with Tai Chi practices have been well established. A potential immune response effect of Tai Chi practice is a frequent claim; however, this is an under-researched area. Therefore, in this study, the researchers will examine the effects of Tai Chi on innate and adaptive immune function.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2005

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2005

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 12, 2005

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 15, 2005

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

September 27, 2007

Status Verified

December 1, 2004

First QC Date

September 12, 2005

Last Update Submit

September 26, 2007

Conditions

Healthy

Keywords

Tai ChiNK CellsT lymphocytesExercise

Eligibility Criteria

Age30 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Has been practicing Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) for at least 3 days a week for at least 12 months.

You may not qualify if:

  • Any chronic systemic diseases (e.g., coronary artery disease \[CAD\])
  • Has cognitive impairments.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

School & Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, NTU

Taipei, Taipei, 100, Taiwan

RECRUITING

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, 100, Taiwan

NOT YET RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

  • Li-Ying Wang, Ph.D.

    National Taiwan University, College of Medicine

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Li-Ying Wang, Ph.D.

CONTACT

886-223123456liying@ntu.edu.tw

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
DEFINED POPULATION
Time Perspective
OTHER
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2005

First Posted

September 15, 2005

Study Start

July 1, 2005

Study Completion

June 1, 2006

Last Updated

September 27, 2007

Record last verified: 2004-12

Locations

TW(2)