NCT07228169

Tai Chi Interventions on Physical Functions Among Older Adults

Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Multimodal Exercise Intervention on Physical Activity and Physical Functions in Low-Income Older Adults

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 27 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Michigan · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years – 95 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study examined the feasibility and effectiveness of a multimodal exercise intervention on an objective measure of physical activity (PA), and objective and subjective measures of physical functions among older adults living in a low-income senior housing complex.

Detailed description

This study aimed to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a multimodal exercise intervention on an objective measure of physical activity (PA), and objective and subjective measures of physical functions among older adults living in a low-income senior housing complex. 23 older adults (mean age = 80.17 ± 6.913 years) residing in a low-income senior housing complex voluntarily participated in an 8-week intervention. The feasibility of the study was assessed throughout the study period. Additionally, participants completed The Acceptability, Appropriateness, and Feasibility of the Intervention Questionnaire (AAF-IQ) after the intervention. The study outcomes, including physical activity and physical functions, were measured within two weeks before and after the intervention.

Conditions

• Combined Multicomponent Exercise and Tai Chi

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Combined multicomponent exercise and Tai Chi	The combined multicomponent exercise and Tai Chi intervention includes that participants attended one 45-minute multicomponent exercise group session and one 45-minute Tai Chi group sessions along with self-practice each week, for eight weeks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-02-27
• Primary completion: 2025-05-14
• Completion: 2025-09-23
• First posted: 2025-11-14
• Last updated: 2025-11-14

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States