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Effects of Tai Chi on Cognition, I-ADLs, and HRQOL in Older People With MCI

NCT03404765 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 160

Last updated 2018-01-19

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Summary

The prevalence of older people with cognitive decline is increasing since the aging population is growing substantially worldwide. Cognitive impairment places older adults at high risk for functional disability. Previous researches have provided strong evidence on the beneficial effects of physical exercise on maintaining cognitive functions in older adults. Tai Chi is considered as a low to moderate intensity exercise, which is performed in a slow and rhythmic movement. It is a popular and safe exercise suitable for older people who have weaker muscle strength. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of Tai Chi on cognition and instrumental activities of daily living (I-ADLs), and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in older Chinese adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

The research hypothesis of the study stated: There is significant improvement in the general cognitive performance, functional capabilities of instrumental ADLs,the physical component and mental component of HRQOL between the group of community-dwelling older people with MCI who have participated and the control group who have not participated in the Tai Chi program.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Tai Chi

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Chinese University of Hong Kong

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Siu Mei Yi · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-12-15
Primary Completion
2016-09-01
Completion
2016-09-01

Countries

  • Hong Kong

Study Locations

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