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CompletedNCT00710853

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

Effects of Qigong, Tai Chi and Yog Practice on Indicators of Health and Quality of Life in Older Adults

Status
Completed
Phase
N/A
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
Bastyr University · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted

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

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
OTHERYiRen Qi gongOne hour weekly class for 8 week duration
OTHERTai ChiOne hour weekly class for 8 week duration
OTHERHatha yogaOne hour weekly class for 8 week duration

Timeline

Start date
2008-05-01
Primary completion
2009-06-01
Completion
2009-06-01
First posted
2008-07-04
Last updated
2009-07-13

Locations

3 sites across 1 country: United States

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00710853. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.