Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Balance and Quality of Life in the Elderly With Gait Disorder

September 18, 2023 updated by: XU FAN, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Balance and Quality of Life Among Elderly With Gait Disorders in China

The goal of this intervention study was to test balance ability and quality of life in older adults with gait problems. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can the balance ability of elderly people with gait disorders be improved through Tai Chi intervention? 2. Whether Tai Chi intervention can improve the quality of life of elderly people with gait disorders.

Participants will be divided into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group will undergo 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention, while the control group will maintain daily habits, including simple walking or stretching activities.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The inclusion criteria for potential participants were as follows:

Age ≥ 60 years old Have mild gait problems Can walk independently No Tai Chi training experience or exercise habits

The exclusion criteria for potential participants were as follows:

Age <60 years old No obvious problems with gait walking with tools Have experience in Tai Chi intervention within three months hearing loss

Outcomes measured: balance, gait, muscle strength, mobility, fall rate, quality of life.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

50

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 Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • China
    • Shanxi
      • Taiyuan, Shanxi, China, 030000
        • Recruiting
        • Binhe Sports Center
        • Contact:
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • kim Geok Soh, professor

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

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 60 years old Have mild gait problems Can walk independently No Tai Chi training experience or exercise habits

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age <60 years old No obvious problems with gait walking with tools Have experience in Tai Chi intervention within three months hearing loss

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: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Tai Chi group
The intervention was 12 weeks of Yang-style Tai Chi, three times a week.
Other: Tai Chi
In this study, Tai Chi has a total of 24 movements, which are connected step by step according to the principles of sports training.
Experimental: Daily activity group
The daily activity group mainly maintained daily activities, such as walking and stretching, three times a week for 12 weeks.
Other: Daily activity group
The daily activity group does not receive special intervention, and the subjects must maintain their daily habits and complete the 12-week test.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on balance ability in the elderly
Time Frame: The balance ability of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
The main test method is the single-leg eyes-closed test
The balance ability of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on gait speed of the elderly
Time Frame: The gait speed of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Gait speed measurement mainly uses the four-meter walking test
The gait speed of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on gait skills
Time Frame: The gait skills of the elderly were tested before the intervention and at 6 and 12 weeks after the intervention
Gait skill measurement mainly uses the figure-8 walking test
The gait skills of the elderly were tested before the intervention and at 6 and 12 weeks after the intervention
Effects of 12-week Tai Chi intervention on mobility of the elderly
Time Frame: The Mobility of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Time Up and Go measures mobility
The Mobility of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on upper limb muscle strength in the elderly
Time Frame: The upper limb muscle strength of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Grip strength test upper limb muscle strength
The upper limb muscle strength of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on lower limb muscle strength in the elderly
Time Frame: The lower limb muscle strength of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
30s chair test to measure lower limb muscle strength
The lower limb muscle strength of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effect of 12-week Tai Chi intervention on fall risk in the elderly
Time Frame: The Fall risk of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Time Up and Go measures Fall risk
The Fall risk of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12-week Tai Chi intervention on the quality of life of the elderly
Time Frame: The Quality of life of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Measured using Questionnaire, 36-Item Short Form Surve (SF-36) Scale
The Quality of life of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Fan Xu, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

September 8, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2023

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 11, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 18, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

September 21, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 21, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 18, 2023

Last Verified

September 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Xu Fan

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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