Comparison of Qigong Exercises on Two Different Digital Platforms

NCT04862442 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2015-KAEK-47-21-02
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 32
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to increase overall physical activity and wellbeing. Our aim is to evaluate the effects of Qigong exercises on endurance, muscle strength, sleep quality, level of anxiety and stress by using two different tele-rehabilitation methods.

Conditions

Health Behavior; Sedentary Behavior

Keywords

Qigong; telerehabilitation; physical activity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form

  Determines the physical activity level of the participants

  8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• 1 Minute Sit-Stand Test

  8 weeks

• Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

  8 weeks

• Coronavirus Anxiety Index

  8 weeks

• Perceived Stress Index

  8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Group 1=Video-conference based Qigong exercises

EXPERIMENTAL

After initial result evaluation, participants of Group A will perform Qigong exercises for 40 to 45 minutes per session for 3 days a week for 6 weeks via the online video conference method.

Other: Qigong exercises

Group 2=A-synchronized video Qigong exercises

EXPERIMENTAL

Group B will perform the same routine via a-synchronized video sections for 6 weeks. Basic Qigong exercises will be performed by volunteers for 6 weeks and progression will be logged.

Other: Qigong exercises

Interventions

Qigong exercises OTHER

Specific Qigong exercises 1- Painting the rainbow 2-Raising the arms 3-Looking at the moon 4- Pushing the waves

Group 1=Video-conference based Qigong exercises; Group 2=A-synchronized video Qigong exercises

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Categorized as "inactive (\<600 metabolic equivalent-min/hf)" with respect to International Physical Activity Questionnaire
• Ability to read and talk in Turkish
• In order to join online sessions, participants should have internet access
• All answers of the Physical Activity Preparation Survey should be selected as "No"

You may not qualify if:

• Lack of cooperation
• Uncontrolled hypertension and uncontrolled arrhythmia patience
• People with serious neurological and respiratory conditions
• Having a pacemaker and/or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
• Stroke, myocardial infarction history
• Amputee
• People with serious major musculoskeletal problems
• Chronic kidney failure
• Chronic Liver failure
• Hip or knee prosthesis in last five years
• Lower extremity injuries in last 6 months
• Diabetic ulcer or neuropathy
• Pregnant or planning to get pregnant in 1 year
• Breastfeeding
• Taking sleep pills or taking medicines as part of psychological treatment and/or working on shifts

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Biruni University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Biruni University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Health Behavior; Sedentary Behavior; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

• Buket Akinci, Assoc.Prof.

  Biruni University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: The assessors will be blind to the group allocation. The investigators will be blind to the outcomes.
• Purpose: BASIC SCIENCE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associated Professor

Model Details: A total of 30 volunteer research subjects will be selected in an age range of 18 to 65, who categorized as "inactive (\<600 metabolic equivalent-min/hf)" with respect to International Activity Readiness Survey. Groups will be randomized as Group A (n=15) and Group B (n=15).

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 20, 2021
• First Posted: April 28, 2021
• Study Start: May 27, 2021
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2021
• Study Completion: November 17, 2021
• Last Updated: November 18, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)