Comparative Effectiveness of Qigong Exercise Versus Wu Dang Tai Chi Chuan in CVD Risk Individuals

NCT06303323 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: Rec/01816 Nawal Fatima
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 36
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

To compare whether the Qigong exercise or Wu Dang Tai Chi Chuan will be effective in improving exercise capacity and reducing stress in CVD-risk individuals. Based on preliminary data, Qigong and Tai-Chi may help treat anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with chronic illnesses as well as in healthy adults. Without the need for specialized equipment, Qigong and Tai-Chi are both readily adjustable mind-body exercises that may be done whenever and wherever. For this reason, Qigong and TaiChi should be extensively encouraged as ways to enhance emotional wellbeing

Conditions

Cardiovascular Diseases; Risk Behavior, Health

Keywords

Qigong exercise; Wu Dang Tai Chi Chuan; Exercise capacity; CVD Risk individuals

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Exercise Capacity

  Changes from baseline to 6 weeks after the intervention, measured through 6 min walk test (6 MWT). It is a submaximal exercise test that can aid in assessing the functional/exercise capacity of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases, in this test we find out the maximum distance in meters that an individual covers in 6 min without any support.

  6 weeks

• Stress

  Changes from baseline to 6 weeks after the intervention, measured through Perceived Stress Scale. Individual scores on the PSS can range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress. Scores ranging from 0-13 would be considered low stress. Scores ranging from 14-26 would be considered moderate stress.

  6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Qigong Exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

Baduanjin Exercise will be performed which consists of 8 standing postures. At least 30 minutes per time. 10-13 min for a set of Badaunjin

Other: Qigong Exercise

Wu Dang Tai Chi

EXPERIMENTAL

Wu Dang 13 form postures will be performed. Initially, each posture will be performed 3 times then progressively increase to more according to the patient's discomfort.

Other: Wu Dang Tai Chi

Interventions

Qigong Exercise OTHER

Baduanjin Exercise will be performed which consists of 8 standing postures. At least 30 minutes per time. 10-13 min for a set of Badaunjin. In the first 2 weeks, two sets of Baduanjin will be performed. Total Duration: 6 weeks Frequency: for 3 days/week. (alternative days) Intensity: low-intensity exercise Total Time: 50 Minutes Type: aerobic training

Qigong Exercise

Wu Dang Tai Chi OTHER

Wu Dang 13 form postures will be performed. Initially, each posture will be performed 3 times then progressively increase to more according to the patient's discomfort. Total Duration: 6 weeks Frequency: 3 times/ week (alternative day ) Intensity: Low to Moderate Intensity Time: 50 Minutes Type: aerobic training

Wu Dang Tai Chi

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• According to the Framingham risk calculator 10% to 20%+ for moderate to high-risk
• Patients at risk of CVD (last 6 months)
• Patients with either HTN, dyslipidemia, or diabetes
• Patients with less than 45 scores on the Berg Balance scale
• Stress from moderate to severe on PSS
• No regular physical exercise for at least 1 year
• Willing to take part

You may not qualify if:

• History of stroke
• CVD
• Acute Infection
• Acute injury
• Any diagnosed psychological issue
• MSK disorders
• Member of marital arts/dance

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Pakistan Railway General Hospital

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 4600, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cardiovascular Diseases; Health Risk Behaviors

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Health Behavior; Behavior

Study Officials

• Mehwish Waseem, MSPT-CPPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 4, 2024
• First Posted: March 12, 2024
• Study Start: March 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 15, 2024
• Study Completion: August 15, 2024
• Last Updated: September 4, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)