NCT07265024

Traditional Exercise RCT in Visually Impaired Adults

Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of Traditional Exercise Programs on the Physical and Mental Health of Visually Impaired Individuals

• Status: Enrolling By Invitation
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 90 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Northeast Normal University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aims to investigate the benefits and underlying mechanisms of traditional exercise interventions on the physical and mental health of individuals with visual impairments. A randomized controlled trial design will be employed, enrolling 90 visually impaired participants who will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a Tai Chi intervention group, a Baduanjin intervention group, or a control group. The Tai Chi group will undergo a 12-week simplified 21-form Tai Chi training program, while the Baduanjin group will receive standardized Baduanjin training. The control group will participate in regular school physical education classes. Eligible participants are university students with visual impairments, defined as having visual acuity ≤ 0.05 or a visual field radius ≤ 10 degrees.

Conditions

• Visual Impairments

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Taichi	Participants in the Tai Chi group will receive a 12-week simplified 21-form Tai Chi training program. The intervention will consist of supervised sessions conducted three times per week, each lasting approximately 60 minutes. Sessions will include a standardized warm-up, instruction and practice of the 21-form Tai Chi routine, and a brief cool-down period. All training will be delivered by certified Tai Chi instructors experienced in working with individuals with visual impairments. Attendance and adherence will be monitored throughout the intervention period.
BEHAVIORAL	Baduanjin	Participants in the Baduanjin group will undergo a 12-week standardized Baduanjin training program. The intervention will be delivered three times per week, with each supervised session lasting approximately 60 minutes. Training sessions will include a structured warm-up, guided practice of the standardized Baduanjin routine, and a brief cool-down period. All sessions will be led by qualified instructors with experience working with visually impaired individuals. Participant attendance and adherence will be recorded throughout the intervention period.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-11-20
• Primary completion: 2026-01-24
• Completion: 2026-02-01
• First posted: 2025-12-04
• Last updated: 2025-12-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China