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Effects of Qigong, Tai Chi and Yoga Practice in Older Adults

NCT00710853 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2009-07-13

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an 8-week intervention using YiRen Qigong, Tai Chi or Hatha yoga in older adults (age 70 and above) residing at a Gencare senior living facility. Outcome measures completed at the beginning and end of each intervention period will be blood pressure, heart rate, perceived quality of life (PQOL)and a symptoms questionnaire (SF-36), ability and speed of walking 20 feet (for ambulatory participants), and neck and arm range of motion.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

OTHER

YiRen Qi gong

One hour weekly class for 8 week duration

OTHER

Tai Chi

One hour weekly class for 8 week duration

OTHER

Hatha yoga

One hour weekly class for 8 week duration

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Gencare Incorporated

    collaborator INDUSTRY

  • Bastyr University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mark Martzen, PhD · Bastyr University

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-05-31
Primary Completion
2009-06-30
Completion
2009-06-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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