N/A
Completed N=66
Effects of Tai Chi on Frailty in Elderly Adults
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01126723 ↗Enrolled (actual)
66
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2015
Primary outcomePrimary: Frailty Index — 7; 5; 16; 21 participants — p=0.15
Summary
The aim of this study is determine the effects of Tai Chi exercise, as compared to an education-based control intervention, on cardiovascular and balance system function in older people at risk of developing frailty. We hypothesize that long-term Tai Chi training will improve specific nonlinear properties associated of cardiovascular and balance dynamics in this population.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Frailty Index |
7; 5; 16; 21; 6; 2 | 0.15 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Men and women over age 70 will be included if they are able to stand and walk unassisted, are free of any acute or unstable medical conditions, and are able to understand directions and participate in the protocol.
Exclusion Criteria
- Potential subjects will be excluded 1) if they cannot stand and ambulate unassisted, 2) are experiencing any symptomatic cardiovascular or respiratory disease, or have 3) a myocardial infarction or stroke within 6 months, 4) painful arthritis, spinal stenosis, amputation, painful foot lesions, or neuropathy that limits balance and mobility, 5) systolic BP above 160 or diastolic BP above 100 mm Hg, 6) a cardiac pacemaker, 7) Parkinson's Disease or other neuromuscular disorder, 8) metastatic cancer or immunosuppressive therapy, or 9) have significant visual impairment.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01126723). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.