NCT06046911

Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Balance and Quality of Life in the Elderly With Gait Disorder

Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Balance and Quality of Life Among Elderly With Gait Disorders in China

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Universiti Putra Malaysia · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 60 Years – 85 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The goal of this intervention study was to test balance ability and quality of life in older adults with gait problems. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can the balance ability of elderly people with gait disorders be improved through Tai Chi intervention? 2. Whether Tai Chi intervention can improve the quality of life of elderly people with gait disorders. Participants will be divided into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group will undergo 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention, while the control group will maintain daily habits, including simple walking or stretching activities.

Detailed description

The inclusion criteria for potential participants were as follows: Age ≥ 60 years old Have mild gait problems Can walk independently No Tai Chi training experience or exercise habits The exclusion criteria for potential participants were as follows: Age \<60 years old No obvious problems with gait walking with tools Have experience in Tai Chi intervention within three months hearing loss Outcomes measured: balance, gait, muscle strength, mobility, fall rate, quality of life.

Conditions

• Gait Disorder
• Postural Balance

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Tai Chi	In this study, Tai Chi has a total of 24 movements, which are connected step by step according to the principles of sports training.
OTHER	Daily activity group	The daily activity group does not receive special intervention, and the subjects must maintain their daily habits and complete the 12-week test.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-09-08
• Primary completion: 2023-10-01
• Completion: 2023-12-01
• First posted: 2023-09-21
• Last updated: 2023-09-21

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China