NCT01006447

Brief Summary

This randomized field trial uses a self-report daily exercise log to answer the research question: Does frequency of instruction influence tai chi/qigong home practice exercise persistence among residents of Senior housing?

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
77

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2009

Shorter than P25 for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2009

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2009

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 1, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 2, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

November 2, 2009

Status Verified

November 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

November 1, 2009

Last Update Submit

November 1, 2009

Conditions

Physical Activity

Keywords

tai chiexerciseolder adultsexercise persistence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • exercise persistence

    3 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • perceived benefits

    3 months

  • barriers to exercise

    3 months

Study Arms (2)

Instructor contact 1 class

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Behavioral: Instructor contact

Instructor contact 4 classes

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Behavioral: Instructor contact

Interventions

Instructor contactBEHAVIORAL
Instructor contact 1 class

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Resident of Senior housing,
  • Ability to engage in mild exercise
  • Vision sufficient to view TV medium
  • Willingness to engage in tai chi/qigong training and practice.

You may not qualify if:

  • Unable to provide informed consent
  • Unable to attend initial training session

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

D'Youville College

Buffalo, New York, 14201, United States

Location

People, Inc Senior Housing Buildings

Williamsville, New York, 14221, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 1, 2009

First Posted

November 2, 2009

Study Start

August 1, 2009

Primary Completion

October 1, 2009

Study Completion

October 1, 2009

Last Updated

November 2, 2009

Record last verified: 2009-11

Locations

US(2)