NCT00710853

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an 8-week intervention using YiRen Qigong, Tai Chi or Hatha yoga in older adults (age 70 and above) residing at a Gencare senior living facility. Outcome measures completed at the beginning and end of each intervention period will be blood pressure, heart rate, perceived quality of life (PQOL)and a symptoms questionnaire (SF-36), ability and speed of walking 20 feet (for ambulatory participants), and neck and arm range of motion.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable healthy

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2008

Typical duration for not_applicable healthy

Geographic Reach
1 country

3 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2008

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 2, 2008

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 4, 2008

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

July 13, 2009

Status Verified

July 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

July 2, 2008

Last Update Submit

July 9, 2009

Conditions

Healthy

Keywords

GeriatricQi gongYogaTai chiGeriatric Assessment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Blood pressure

    End of 8-week class

  • Heart rate

    End of 8-week class

  • Quality of life (SF-36 and PQOL)

    End of 8-week class

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Adverse events

    End of 8-week class

Study Arms (3)

1

EXPERIMENTAL

YiRen Qi gong weekly class for 8 weeks

Other: YiRen Qi gong

2

EXPERIMENTAL

Tai Chi weekly class for 8 weeks

Other: Tai Chi

3

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Hatha yoga weekly class for 8 weeks

Other: Hatha yoga

Interventions

YiRen Qi gongOTHER

One hour weekly class for 8 week duration

1
Tai ChiOTHER

One hour weekly class for 8 week duration

2
Hatha yogaOTHER

One hour weekly class for 8 week duration

3

Eligibility Criteria

Age70 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsOlder Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Be a resident of a Gencare Senior Living facility in Granite Falls, Lynnwood, Renton, Ballard and Lake City, WA
  • Be at least 70 years of age
  • Be willing to participate in the tai chi, qi gong and/or yoga classes
  • Willing to complete study-related outcomes assessments

You may not qualify if:

  • Not medically able to participate in the mild level of activity involved in the 3 interventions as determined by the resident's physician
  • Unable to complete study questionnaires or study procedures at screening

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (3)

Gencare-The Village at Granite Falls

Granite Falls, Washington, 98252, United States

Location

Gencare-Scriber Gardens

Lynnwood, Washington, 98036, United States

Location

Gencare-The Lodge at Eagle Ridge

Renton, Washington, 98055, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Tai Ji

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsExercise Movement TechniquesPhysical Therapy Modalities

Study Officials

  • Mark Martzen, PhD

    Bastyr University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 2, 2008

First Posted

July 4, 2008

Study Start

May 1, 2008

Primary Completion

June 1, 2009

Study Completion

June 1, 2009

Last Updated

July 13, 2009

Record last verified: 2009-07

Locations

US(3)