A Structured Qi-gong Program for Hospitalized Older Adults
Feasibility and Impact on Quality of Life and Depressive Symptoms of a Structured Qi-gong Program for Hospitalized Older Adults. A Pilot Study.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effects on a number of health outcomes and the feasibility of a structured program of qi-gong, a form of tai-chi which has been previously tested in older populations, in older hospitalized patients. In particular, this pilot study aims to assess changes in quality of life and depressive symptoms after 4 weeks of treatment, with the hypothesis that this intervention will have a positive impact on these two domains, compared to usual care. Adherence will be also monitored in the intervention arm.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable quality-of-life
Started Jul 2009
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable quality-of-life
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
July 1, 2009
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 22, 2009
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 23, 2009
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 1, 2009
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 1, 2009
CompletedJune 13, 2013
June 1, 2013
2 months
July 22, 2009
June 12, 2013
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Quality of life
4 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Depressive symptoms
4 weeks
Adherence
4 weeks
Study Arms (2)
qi-gong
EXPERIMENTALUsual care
NO INTERVENTIONInterventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- \>=50 years old
- Preserved ability to move inside the house (also using walking aids or chair)
- Estimation of at least one month of hospitalization (convalescence or rehabilitation)
- Ability and willing to sign informed consent
You may not qualify if:
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment (SPMSQ \>= 4)
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili
Barcelona, 08023, Spain
Related Publications (2)
Rogers CE, Larkey LK, Keller C. A review of clinical trials of tai chi and qigong in older adults. West J Nurs Res. 2009 Mar;31(2):245-79. doi: 10.1177/0193945908327529.
PMID: 19179544BACKGROUNDMartinez N, Martorell C, Espinosa L, Marasigan V, Domenech S, Inzitari M. Impact of Qigong on quality of life, pain and depressive symptoms in older adults admitted to an intermediate care rehabilitation unit: a randomized controlled trial. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2015 Apr;27(2):125-30. doi: 10.1007/s40520-014-0250-y. Epub 2014 Jun 14.
PMID: 24927783DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Marco Inzitari, MD, PhD
Fundació Institut Català de l'Envelliment
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 22, 2009
First Posted
July 23, 2009
Study Start
July 1, 2009
Primary Completion
September 1, 2009
Study Completion
September 1, 2009
Last Updated
June 13, 2013
Record last verified: 2013-06