NCT01027338

Brief Summary

This is a pilot randomized controlled trial of feasibililty and prelimnary effects of a 12 week tai chi intervention vs. usual care in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Trial Health

80
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

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

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 4, 2009

Completed
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First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 7, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

December 7, 2009

Status Verified

December 1, 2009

First QC Date

December 4, 2009

Last Update Submit

December 4, 2009

Conditions

COPD

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • study feasibility

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • quality of life

  • exercise capacity

Study Arms (2)

Tai Chi Exercise

EXPERIMENTAL
Other: Tai chi exercise

Usual Care

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Tai chi exerciseOTHER
Tai Chi Exercise

Eligibility Criteria

Age45 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • physician diagnosis of COPD
  • FEV1\<65% of predicted and FEV1/FVC\<70% of predicted
  • ≥45 years old

You may not qualify if:

  • COPD exacerbation requiring ER visit or hospitalization within past month
  • planned major pulmonary intervention in coming 3 months
  • severe peripheral vascular disease/claudication or other physical condition precluding walk test
  • inability to perform bicycle ergometry
  • severe cognitive dysfunction (MMSE ≤ 24)
  • inability to speak English
  • current participation in a pulmonary rehabilitation or regular practice of tai chi

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

Interventions

Aquatic Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lung Diseases, ObstructiveLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesChronic DiseaseDisease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

HydrotherapyPhysical Therapy ModalitiesTherapeuticsRehabilitation

Study Officials

  • Gloria Y Yeh, MD, MPH

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Sponsor Type
NIH

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 4, 2009

First Posted

December 7, 2009

Last Updated

December 7, 2009

Record last verified: 2009-12

Locations

US(1)