NCT01687023

Brief Summary

The goal of this research study is to show that features derived from data gathered using SHIMMER wearable sensor platform can capture adherence and proficiency in the performance of exercises that are part of Tai Chi interventions.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
24

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2011

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

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

July 1, 2011

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 13, 2012

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 18, 2012

Completed
3.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2016

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

October 18, 2018

Status Verified

October 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

4.8 years

First QC Date

September 13, 2012

Last Update Submit

October 17, 2018

Conditions

Healthy

Keywords

Tai ChiWearable sensorsMovement

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Biomarkers of adherence and proficiency

    Data gathered using SHIMMER devices will be segmented to derive signal features. These features will be then used to feed a pattern recognition algorithm the output of which indicates whether a specific Tai Chi movement of interest has been performed.

    1 day

Study Arms (1)

Tai Chi

Healthy Tai Chi practitioners

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Healthy Tai Chi practitioners in a wide range of proficiency

You may qualify if:

  • Young style Tai Chi practitioners

You may not qualify if:

  • Any movement impairment that will impede Tai Chi movements performance

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston

Boston, Massachusetts, 02129, United States

Location

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Director, Motion Analysis Laboratory

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2012

First Posted

September 18, 2012

Study Start

July 1, 2011

Primary Completion

May 1, 2016

Study Completion

May 1, 2016

Last Updated

October 18, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-10

Locations

US(1)