AI-Based Tai Chi and Baduanjin for Improving Balance and Reducing Fall Risk in Adults With Chronic Diseases

NCT07672704 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: AU-20-10-478
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 120
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the effects of an AI-based mobile application delivering Tai Chi and Baduanjin exercises on balance and fall risk in adults with chronic diseases. Participants will be randomly assigned to Tai Chi, Baduanjin, or a control group over a 12-week period. The AI application will provide exercise guidance and basic feedback. Outcomes will focus on balance and, fall risk, along with user interaction with the technology. The results are expected to support the use of AI-assisted exercise programs in improving balance and reducing fall risk in individuals with chronic conditions.

Conditions

Chronic Diseases; Balance Disorders

Keywords

Tai Chi; Baduanjin; Artificial Intelligence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Balance Performance (Mini-BESTest Score)

  Balance will be assessed using the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest), a performance-based clinical scale measuring dynamic balance and postural control. Scores range from 0 to 28, with higher scores indicating better balance.

  Baseline and Week 12

• Fall Risk (Timed Up and Go Test Time)

  Fall risk will be assessed using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, measured in seconds. Lower time indicates better functional mobility and lower risk of falls.

  Baseline and Week 12

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Technology Acceptance

  Week 12

• Participant Experience (Qualitative Feedback)

  Post-intervention after 12 weeks

Study Arms (3)

Tai Chi Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will perform Tai Chi exercises guided by an AI-based mobile application over a 12-week period.

Behavioral: Tai Chi Exercise Program

Baduanjin Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will perform Baduanjin exercises guided by an AI-based mobile application over a 12-week period.

Behavioral: Baduanjin Exercise Program

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will receive usual care and general physical activity advice without a structured exercise intervention.

Interventions

Tai Chi Exercise Program BEHAVIORAL

Participants will perform Tai Chi exercises guided by an AI-based mobile application. The program includes structured exercise sessions aimed at improving balance and mobility, with basic feedback provided by the application.

Tai Chi Group

Baduanjin Exercise Program BEHAVIORAL

Participants will perform Baduanjin exercises guided by an AI-based mobile application. The program consists of structured movements designed to support balance and physical function, with feedback delivered through the application.

Baduanjin Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Adults
• Individuals with one or more health conditions relevant to the study
• Able to participate in physical activity
• Able to understand study instructions
• Willing to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• \- Any condition that may limit safe participation in the study
• Any medical or other issue that may interfere with study procedures, as determined by the research team

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Alexandria University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University

Alexandria, 21511, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

• Mohamed Fakhry Ahmed Salem, PhD in Medical-Surgical Nursin

  Alexandria University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Mohamed Fakhry Ahmed Salem, PhD

CONTACT

+201286038014; Mohamed.Fakhry@alexu.edu.eg

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Outcome assessors will be blinded to group allocation to reduce assessment bias.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer of Medical-Surgical Nursing

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups: Tai Chi, Baduanjin, or control.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 13, 2026
• First Posted: June 29, 2026
• Study Start: June 16, 2026
• Primary Completion: July 20, 2026
• Study Completion: July 30, 2026
• Last Updated: June 29, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Locations

EG (1)