- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT01203657
UCLA Tai Chi in a Community Setting Study
Tai Chi, Vitality and Activity in a Community Setting
Although a number of studies have examined the effects of Tai Chi in older adult populations, few have methodically assessed its effects on vitality, fatigue and physical activity. Some studies have shown that fatigue relates to negative mood and poor health-related quality of life in older persons.
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese form of calisthenics that utilizes the body's internal energy (chi), mind, and breathing; which may be a useful exercise for older adults in increasing their activity level. A twenty-four of Yang style of Tai Chi is a simple form of Tai Chi that is particularly well-suited for older adults. This proposed study to investigate the effects of a Tai Chi intervention on decreasing fatigue level, and increasing level of activity in healthy older adults.
The investigators research group has focused on the Tai Chi as a strategy to reduce stress and improve sleep, and their preliminary evidence suggest it strongly affects energy level and vitality. The investigators are focused on taking this intervention into the community testing its efficacy. The investigators preliminary data shows that Tai Chi is of benefit to older adults; however, this study will test whether their research findings are generalizable to community settings.
Tai Chi-naïve participants from Culver City Senior Center will receive a 10-week Tai Chi. The investigators will compare this group to a wait-list control group. All subjects will receive a packet of questionnaires of pre- and post-intervention vitality, fatigue and health-related quality of life. Subjects will also be given an activity monitor to wear for 2 days before they start the Tai Chi class and for 2 days after they complete the class, to determine if there is a change in general physical activity level.
Study Overview
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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California
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Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095
- UCLA
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy
- Older adult > 60 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
- Older adults who have severe osteoarthritis or chronic pain disorders
- Non ambulatory
- Any condition that would adversely impact their participation in Tai Chi
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Basic Science
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Factorial Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Tai Chi
Tai Chi instruction, 2x week in a community senior center setting
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Tai Chi classes, 60 minutes, 2x week
Other Names:
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No Intervention: Wait List Control
This is a wait list control group.
There is no active or placebo intervention.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Physical Activity
Time Frame: Immediately post-intervention (10 weeks)
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Objectively assessed physical activity measured using accelerometers
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Immediately post-intervention (10 weeks)
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Vitality
Time Frame: Immediately post-intervention (10 weeks)
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Measures of fatigue, mood, perceived stress and vitality, administered via self-report
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Immediately post-intervention (10 weeks)
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Collaborators and Investigators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Sarosh Motivala, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Estimate)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- UCLA-TCC01
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