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A Mobile Tai Chi Platform for Fall Prevention and Cognition in Older Adults

NCT05209464 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 8

Last updated 2024-08-28

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Summary

The investigators will assess feasibility and acceptability of the Tele-Tai Chi (TC) intervention; explore changes in clinically relevant outcome measures including: physical activity, self-efficacy, quality of life, cognitive function, balance, gait, and evaluate changes in TC proficiency. To achieve this, the investigators are running a single-arm study for older adults that involves a 12-week home-based Tai Chi intervention. Study participation includes four remote and/or in-person (at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital) visits to evaluate study participants (mobility tests and questionnaires).

Conditions

  • Aging
  • Fall

Interventions

DEVICE

Tele-Tai Chi

Study participants will follow a 12-week simplified Tele-Tai-Chi (TC) program delivered via an application installed on a tablet. The intervention emphasizes essential TC movements that are easily comprehensible and can be performed repetitively in a flowing manner. The protocol includes up to six core TC movements based on the traditional Cheng Man-Ch'ing's Yang-style short form. Additionally, a set of traditional TC warm-up exercises that focus on loosening the physical body, incorporating mindfulness and imagery into movement, promoting overall relaxation, and coordinating breathing awareness are included. Chairs are used in the protocol for a subset of seated warm-up exercises, as well as for stability and rest as needed. Participants will be asked to practice the protocol (45-60 min) at home for at least 3 days a week for 12 weeks. The TC program will also include 2 or more live instructional sessions via Zoom with a TC instructor.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Paolo Bonato, PhD · Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Max Age
85 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-10-13
Primary Completion
2023-06-14
Completion
2023-06-14
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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