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The Effect of a Technology-Mediated Integrated Walking and Tai Chi Intervention on Physical Function in Veterans With COPD and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

NCT05701982 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 136

Last updated 2026-01-22

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Summary

Persons with COPD benefit from being physically active, but they are often limited by chronic musculoskeletal pain. This project will determine whether a non-pharmacologic, integrated, technology-mediated walking and Tai Chi mindfulness intervention can improve physical function in Veterans with COPD and chronic musculoskeletal pain. The proposed research addresses VA Rehabilitation R\&D Service's high priority area of improving health-related quality of life by reducing disease burden and maximizing function in Veterans with chronic disease.

Conditions

  • COPD
  • Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Every Step Counts-Tai Chi

The intervention is ESC-TC which is a web-based platform (Every Step Counts) to promote walking combined with pain management content, an online Tai Chi video library, and synchronous Tai Chi classes led by an instructor via teleconference. The intervention is delivered remotely.

OTHER

Usual Care

Usual Care

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Marilyn L. Moy, MD · VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-03
Primary Completion
2027-09-30
Completion
2028-03-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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