Effect of Baduanjin in Elderly Individuals

NCT06630533 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 145353
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Aging is a biological process that begins with the birth of individuals and continues until death. With increasing age, the human body enters a process in which structural and functional changes occur and may differ between individuals. This study aims to determine the effect of Baduanji by reducing or completely eliminating the risk of loss of balance and falls in elderly individuals. 60 people between the ages of 65-85 will be included in the study. Individuals will be randomly divided into two groups. In the study, the Berg Balance Scale (BDS) was used to assess balance and the Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) test was used to assess functional levels. In our study, the Baduanjin exercise program will be applied 5 days a week for 8 weeks with the supervision of a physiotherapist. The Baduanjin exercise program will be applied to the first group, the second group will be the control group and no intervention will be made.

Conditions

Exercise

Keywords

exercise; functional balance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Primary Outcome Measure

  The Timed Up \& Go (TUG) Test : The timed up and go test was used for functional assessment of the patients. This test is important in terms of testing the patients' ability to maintain balance as well as evaluating their walking speed.

  8 weeks

• Primary Outcome Measure:

  Berg balance test is a scale developed to measure the balance of elderly individuals. With the Berg balance test, 14 functions are evaluated throughout the test and the scores given to the patient are added up at the end of the test. As a result, the evaluated person receives a score between 0-56 from the Berg balance scale. A score of 56 means that the patient is independent and has no risk of falling. The closer the patient scores to "0 points", the higher the risk of falling.

  8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Baduanjin Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

The experimental group received Baduanjin training for 8 weeks (5 days a week). Baduanjin training was given face-to-face 3 days a week by a physiotherapist who is a Baduanjin trainer. Participants practiced it at home as a home exercise 2 days a week.

Other: Baduanjin Exercise Group

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

No intervention will be applied to the control group.

Interventions

Baduanjin Exercise Group OTHER

Baduanjin exercises (Eight-Part Exercises or Eight-Part Brocades), an important part of Qigong, consist of eight postures (1-holding the hands high with palms up, 2- posing as an archer shooting, 3- holding one arm aloft, 4- looking backwards, 5- swinging the head and lowering the body, 6- moving the hands down the back and legs and touching the feet, 7- thrusting the fists and making the eyes glare, and 8- raising and lowering the heels).

Baduanjin Exercise Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 85 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• being between the ages of 65-85,
• being a volunteer to participate in the study, -having a good enough cognitive level to understand the questions in the evaluation form, --
• being able to stand independently.

You may not qualify if:

• having any musculoskeletal system problem that would affect walking and balance,
• having a hearing problem that could impair communication,
• having severe visual problems,
• having a history of injury in the last 6 months,
• having undergone lower extremity surgery such as hip-knee replacement.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Biruni University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Biruni University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (6)

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  PMID: 16137294 RESULT

• Sherrington C, Lord SR, Finch CF. Physical activity interventions to prevent falls among older people: update of the evidence. J Sci Med Sport. 2004 Apr;7(1 Suppl):43-51. doi: 10.1016/s1440-2440(04)80277-9.

  PMID: 15214601 RESULT

• Ghandali E, Moghadam ST, Hadian MR, Olyaei G, Jalaie S, Sajjadi E. The effect of Tai Chi exercises on postural stability and control in older patients with knee osteoarthritis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Jul;21(3):594-598. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.09.001. Epub 2016 Sep 10.

  PMID: 28750970 RESULT

• Xiong X, Wang P, Li S, Zhang Y, Li X. Effect of Baduanjin exercise for hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Maturitas. 2015 Apr;80(4):370-8. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.01.002. Epub 2015 Jan 9.

  PMID: 25636242 RESULT

• Zou L, Wang C, Chen X, Wang H. Baduanjin Exercise for Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Mar 27;15(4):600. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15040600.

  PMID: 29584623 RESULT

• Yildirim A, Hosbay Z, Ucgun H. The effect of Baduanjin exercise training on balance and fall risk in elderly individuals: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2025 May 2;104(18):e42360. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000042360.

  PMID: 40324224 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 3, 2024
• First Posted: October 8, 2024
• Study Start: October 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2024
• Study Completion: December 1, 2024
• Last Updated: December 4, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)