Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Balance and Quality of Life in the Elderly With Gait Disorder
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Brief Summary
The goal of this intervention study was to test balance ability and quality of life in older adults with gait problems. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can the balance ability of elderly people with gait disorders be improved through Tai Chi intervention? 2. Whether Tai Chi intervention can improve the quality of life of elderly people with gait disorders. Participants will be divided into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group will undergo 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention, while the control group will maintain daily habits, including simple walking or stretching activities.
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Started Sep 2023
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
September 8, 2023
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 11, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 21, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
October 1, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2023
CompletedSeptember 21, 2023
September 1, 2023
23 days
September 11, 2023
September 18, 2023
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (8)
Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on balance ability in the elderly
The main test method is the single-leg eyes-closed test
The balance ability of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on gait speed of the elderly
Gait speed measurement mainly uses the four-meter walking test
The gait speed of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on gait skills
Gait skill measurement mainly uses the figure-8 walking test
The gait skills of the elderly were tested before the intervention and at 6 and 12 weeks after the intervention
Effects of 12-week Tai Chi intervention on mobility of the elderly
Time Up and Go measures mobility
The Mobility of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on upper limb muscle strength in the elderly
Grip strength test upper limb muscle strength
The upper limb muscle strength of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on lower limb muscle strength in the elderly
30s chair test to measure lower limb muscle strength
The lower limb muscle strength of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effect of 12-week Tai Chi intervention on fall risk in the elderly
Time Up and Go measures Fall risk
The Fall risk of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12-week Tai Chi intervention on the quality of life of the elderly
Measured using Questionnaire, 36-Item Short Form Surve (SF-36) Scale
The Quality of life of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Study Arms (2)
Tai Chi group
EXPERIMENTALThe intervention was 12 weeks of Yang-style Tai Chi, three times a week.
Daily activity group
EXPERIMENTALThe daily activity group mainly maintained daily activities, such as walking and stretching, three times a week for 12 weeks.
Interventions
In this study, Tai Chi has a total of 24 movements, which are connected step by step according to the principles of sports training.
The daily activity group does not receive special intervention, and the subjects must maintain their daily habits and complete the 12-week test.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Age ≥ 60 years old Have mild gait problems Can walk independently No Tai Chi training experience or exercise habits
You may not qualify if:
- Age \<60 years old No obvious problems with gait walking with tools Have experience in Tai Chi intervention within three months hearing loss
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Binhe Sports Center
Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, China
Related Publications (8)
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PMID: 27799676BACKGROUNDChang JH, Koo M, Wu SW, Chen CY. Effects of a 12-week program of Tai Chi exercise on the kidney disease quality of life and physical functioning of patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis. Complement Ther Med. 2017 Feb;30:79-83. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2016.12.002. Epub 2016 Dec 7.
PMID: 28137531BACKGROUNDTaylor-Piliae RE, Haskell WL, Waters CM, Froelicher ES. Change in perceived psychosocial status following a 12-week Tai Chi exercise programme. J Adv Nurs. 2006 May;54(3):313-29. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2006.03809.x.
PMID: 16629916BACKGROUNDHuang SL, Hsieh CL, Wu RM, Tai CH, Lin CH, Lu WS. Minimal detectable change of the timed "up & go" test and the dynamic gait index in people with Parkinson disease. Phys Ther. 2011 Jan;91(1):114-21. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20090126. Epub 2010 Oct 14.
PMID: 20947672BACKGROUNDKe XH, Huang DB, Li YY, Li XM, Guo JH, Guo MM, Yu SX, Ma SC, Jiang C, Lin ZH. Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi Chuan intervention on the postural stability and self-reported instability in subjects with functional ankle instability: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Front Neurol. 2022 Sep 21;13:923669. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2022.923669. eCollection 2022.
PMID: 36212637BACKGROUNDPerez-Cruzado D, Gonzalez-Sanchez M, Cuesta-Vargas AI. Parameterization and reliability of single-leg balance test assessed with inertial sensors in stroke survivors: a cross-sectional study. Biomed Eng Online. 2014 Aug 30;13:127. doi: 10.1186/1475-925X-13-127.
PMID: 25174611BACKGROUNDSoke F, Demirkaya S, Gulsen C, Yavuz N, Karakoc S, Ozcan Gulsen E, Yilmaz O, Kocer B, Kurtulus Aydin F, Yucesan C. The figure-of-eight walk test is a reliable and valid test for assessing walking skill in people with multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2022 Nov;67:104099. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2022.104099. Epub 2022 Aug 9.
PMID: 35969935BACKGROUNDTaylor-Piliae RE, Hoke TM, Hepworth JT, Latt LD, Najafi B, Coull BM. Effect of Tai Chi on physical function, fall rates and quality of life among older stroke survivors. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2014 May;95(5):816-24. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.01.001. Epub 2014 Jan 17.
PMID: 24440643BACKGROUND
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Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Fan Xu
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- BASIC SCIENCE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 11, 2023
First Posted
September 21, 2023
Study Start
September 8, 2023
Primary Completion
October 1, 2023
Study Completion
December 1, 2023
Last Updated
September 21, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-09
Data Sharing
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