Psychological Effects of Tai Chi Training

May 7, 2021 updated by: University of Wisconsin, Madison
The general purpose of this study is to examine the effect of tai chi training on cognitive function in young adults. The investigators will test subjects enrolled in a semester-long tai chi course along with control subjects. The specific aims are to measure duration of practice, cognitive function, physical balance, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) indicators. The investigators primary hypotheses are that, compared to controls, subjects in the tai chi course will show improvements in (1a) spatial working memory and (1b) response inhibition. The investigators secondary hypotheses are that, among the subjects participating in the tai chi course, these cognitive improvements will correlate with (2a) improvements in balance and (2b) duration of tai chi practice, and that, among all participants, (2c) ADHD indications will correlate with cognitive measures.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

161

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Wisconsin
      • Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53705
        • University of Wisconsin-Madison, Waisman Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 23 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Able to perform balance and cognitive tests

Exclusion Criteria:

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Tai Chi Training
Subjects will be recruited from the University of Wisconsin-Madison course, "Introduction to Martial Arts: Tai Chi".
Behavioral: Tai Chi training
24 form Yang style Tai Chi. 50 minute sessions, twice weekly.
No Intervention: Control
Subjects will be recruited from the University of Wisconsin-Madison course "Introduction to Psychology".

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in working memory
Time Frame: Baseline and 14 weeks
CANTAB Spatial Working Memory Task: SWM between errors
Baseline and 14 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in physical balance
Time Frame: Baseline and 14 weeks
One Legged Stance Test. Time standing on one leg with eyes closed. Average over left and right leg of best of three trials on each side.
Baseline and 14 weeks
Change in impulsivity
Time Frame: Baseline and 14 weeks
CANTAB Stop Signal Task: reaction time (SSRT).
Baseline and 14 weeks
Change in affective processing
Time Frame: Baseline and 14 weeks
CANTAB Affective Go/No-Go Task: mean correct latency
Baseline and 14 weeks
Change in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) scale
Time Frame: Baseline and 14 weeks
World Health Organization adult ADHD self-report scale (ASRS). Scoring of 6 item ASRS screener per Kessler et al. Psychological Medicine (2005) 35:245-256.
Baseline and 14 weeks
Duration of practice
Time Frame: 14 weeks
Total minutes of tai chi practice including class time.
14 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Alexander K. Converse, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 30, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 6, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

September 7, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 11, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 7, 2021

Last Verified

December 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SE-2012-0539

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