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Tai Chi Intervention for Balance Function in Older Adults: Predictive and Modifying Roles of Circadian Age

NCT07567976 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2026-05-28

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Summary

This study investigates the effects of a 12-week Tai Chi intervention on balance function in community-dwelling older adults. Participants are randomly assigned to either a Tai Chi exercise group or a health education control group. The primary outcome is balance function measured by the Berg Balance Scale. Secondary outcomes include physical function, psychological well-being, cognitive function, and sleep quality. The study also explores the predictive and modifying roles of baseline circadian age on intervention outcomes.

Conditions

  • Aging
  • Postural Balance
  • Accidental Falls

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Tai Chi Exercise

Yang-style 24-form Tai Chi taught by a nationally certified master coach. Classes are offered five days per week, with participants required to attend at least three sessions per week, for a total of 12 weeks (target: ≥36 sessions). Each 60-minute session includes a 10-minute warm-up, 35 minutes of Tai Chi practice, 10 minutes of cool-down (including standing meditation and breathing exercises), and 5 minutes for questions and home practice reminders. Class size is limited to 10-15 participants.

BEHAVIORAL

Health Education

Structured health education program delivered by professional medical and health management staff. Seminars cover topics including nutrition and dietary guidance, chronic disease management (hypertension, diabetes), fall prevention strategies, safe medication use, and general health literacy for older adults. The intervention runs for 12 weeks. Participants receive the same health screening, evaluation, and feedback benefits as the Tai Chi group. Free Tai Chi classes are offered to this group after the intervention period ends.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Macao Polytechnic University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Zhide Liang

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Baichao Xu, PhD · Hainan Medical College

  • Ziheng Ning, PhD · Macao Polytechnic University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-01
Primary Completion
2027-03-31
Completion
2027-03-31

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