NCT06303323

Comparative Effectiveness of Qigong Exercise Versus Wu Dang Tai Chi Chuan in CVD Risk Individuals

Comparative Effectiveness of Qigong Exercise Versus Wu Dang Tai Chi Chuan on Exercise Capacity and Stress in CVD Risk Individuals

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 36 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

To compare whether the Qigong exercise or Wu Dang Tai Chi Chuan will be effective in improving exercise capacity and reducing stress in CVD-risk individuals. Based on preliminary data, Qigong and Tai-Chi may help treat anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with chronic illnesses as well as in healthy adults. Without the need for specialized equipment, Qigong and Tai-Chi are both readily adjustable mind-body exercises that may be done whenever and wherever. For this reason, Qigong and TaiChi should be extensively encouraged as ways to enhance emotional wellbeing

Detailed description

Since no comparison study has thus far been carried out in Pakistan which includes both interventions and very little literature is available. They belong to a group of Chinese exercises known for their efficacy in reducing blood pressure, stress, and quality of life and improving exercise capacity in patients with a high risk of CVD or CVD disease. These techniques are cost-effective treatment approaches and provide early outcomes. The positive results of this study would be helpful in the near future.

Conditions

• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Risk Behavior, Health

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Qigong Exercise	Baduanjin Exercise will be performed which consists of 8 standing postures. At least 30 minutes per time. 10-13 min for a set of Badaunjin. In the first 2 weeks, two sets of Baduanjin will be performed. Total Duration: 6 weeks Frequency: for 3 days/week. (alternative days) Intensity: low-intensity exercise Total Time: 50 Minutes Type: aerobic training
OTHER	Wu Dang Tai Chi	Wu Dang 13 form postures will be performed. Initially, each posture will be performed 3 times then progressively increase to more according to the patient's discomfort. Total Duration: 6 weeks Frequency: 3 times/ week (alternative day ) Intensity: Low to Moderate Intensity Time: 50 Minutes Type: aerobic training

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-03-15
• Primary completion: 2024-08-15
• Completion: 2024-08-15
• First posted: 2024-03-12
• Last updated: 2024-09-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan