Improving Health and Reducing Disability of Depressed Elderly With Chronic Conditions Through Qigong Exercise

NCT03591198 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 81173316-1
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 47
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Qigong exercise is beneficial for older adults with co-occurring chronic physical illness and depression in terms of psychological and physical outcomes. However, the effects on functional independence, sleep quality, and mobility of depressive older adults remain unclear. It is also important to replicate its benefits for subjective well-being and muscle strength. A randomized clinical trial was conducted among older adults who were aged 60 or above and with chronic medical conditions for one year. After random assignment, intervention group (n = 25) went through qigong exercise twice a week and for 12 weeks,whereas control group (n = 22) was involved in cognitive training activities with mobilization elements. The psychosocial and physical outcomes of the two groups were compared.

Conditions

Chronic Disease; Depressive Symptoms

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Personal Well-Being Index (PWI)

  It is measured by the 8-item scale of Personal Well-Being Index (PWI). Each item was rated according to an 11-point scale ranging from '0' (extremely dissatisfied) to '10' (extremely satisfied). An overall score of PWI score was the sum of all items. The overall score ranges from 0 to 110, with higher score indicating higher subjective well-being.

  the change from baseline to the completion of intervention (12 weeks later)

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

  baseline, 12 weeks after baseline, and 16 weeks after baseline

• Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

  baseline, 12 weeks after baseline, and 16 weeks after baseline

• Timed up and Go Test (TUG)

  baseline, 12 weeks after baseline, and 16 weeks after baseline

• Handgrip Strength

  baseline, 12 weeks after baseline, and 16 weeks after baseline

Study Arms (2)

Qigong Training

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Qigong Training

Cognitive Training

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Behavioral: Cognitive Training

Interventions

Qigong Training BEHAVIORAL

Eight-Section Brocades

Qigong Training

Cognitive Training BEHAVIORAL

Cognitive Training of Memory and Executive Function with Activities requiring Mobilization

Cognitive Training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• aged 60 or above
• have been suffering from chronic medical conditions for more than one year
• have depressive symptoms as indicated by Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS ≥ 6)

You may not qualify if:

• have practiced or received training of any form of mind-body exercises (including tai chi, yoga, and qigong) during the 6 months prior to intervention.
• have changed medication or the dosage prior to or during intervention
• have obvious cognitive and language impairment or score less than 20 in Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
• undergo electroconvulsive therapy, psychotherapy, or psychoeducation
• cannot demonstrate satisfactory sitting balance

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: lead
• Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

The Hong Kong Polytechinic University

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic Disease; Depression

Interventions

Cognitive Training

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurological Rehabilitation; Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor and Head of Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 26, 2018
• First Posted: July 19, 2018
• Study Start: October 1, 2015
• Primary Completion: March 31, 2017
• Study Completion: May 31, 2017
• Last Updated: July 20, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

HK (1)