Tai Chi Interventions on Physical Functions Among Older Adults

November 11, 2025 updated by: Weiyun Chen, University of Michigan

Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Multimodal Exercise Intervention on Physical Activity and Physical Functions in Low-Income Older Adults

This study examined the feasibility and effectiveness of a multimodal exercise intervention on an objective measure of physical activity (PA), and objective and subjective measures of physical functions among older adults living in a low-income senior housing complex.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study aimed to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a multimodal exercise intervention on an objective measure of physical activity (PA), and objective and subjective measures of physical functions among older adults living in a low-income senior housing complex. 23 older adults (mean age = 80.17 ± 6.913 years) residing in a low-income senior housing complex voluntarily participated in an 8-week intervention. The feasibility of the study was assessed throughout the study period. Additionally, participants completed The Acceptability, Appropriateness, and Feasibility of the Intervention Questionnaire (AAF-IQ) after the intervention. The study outcomes, including physical activity and physical functions, were measured within two weeks before and after the intervention.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

27

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
    • Michigan
      • Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109
        • School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan

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

  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. age 65 years or above,
  2. able to walk for 10 feet without human assistance, a cane or walker was permitted,
  3. willing to wear an ActiGraph activity monitor for 7 days at baseline and post-intervention test,
  4. exercise safely as determined by their healthcare provider,
  5. complete the study tests and questionnaires,
  6. sign the informed consent,
  7. able and willing to comply with the requirements of the protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. having recent medical limitations including recent myocardial infarction, stroke, or physical limitations for exercises by completing the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q),
  2. having 40 or higher body mass index (BMI) by self-reporting body weight and body height, inputting these into the computerized BMI calculator.

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: Other
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Combined multicomponent exercise and Tai Chi
This combined multicomponent exercise and Tai Chi intervention includes that participants attended one 45-minute multicomponent exercise group session and one 45-minute Tai Chi group session each week, along with self-practice for eight weeks.
Behavioral: Combined multicomponent exercise and Tai Chi
The combined multicomponent exercise and Tai Chi intervention includes that participants attended one 45-minute multicomponent exercise group session and one 45-minute Tai Chi group sessions along with self-practice each week, for eight weeks.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Weekly Physical Activity Minutes
Time Frame: Baseline test and post-intervention test (up to 3 months).
Weekly physical activity minutes were measured by having participants wear an ActiGraph activity monitor for seven consecutive days during waking hours, expect for bathing activities. The raw data were analyzed by using the ActiLife software.
Baseline test and post-intervention test (up to 3 months).
Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)-Repeated Chair Stand test.
Time Frame: Baseline test and post-intervention test (up to 3 months).
This test is used to measure low extremity strength.
Baseline test and post-intervention test (up to 3 months).
The Short Physical Performance Battery-Balance test.
Time Frame: Baseline and post-intervention test (Up to 3 months).
This test is used to measure balance.
Baseline and post-intervention test (Up to 3 months).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Timed Up and Go Test
Time Frame: Baseline test and the post-intervention test (up to 3 months).
This test is used to measure gait speed.
Baseline test and the post-intervention test (up to 3 months).
The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function Short Form
Time Frame: Baseline test and post-intervention test (up to 3 months).
This questionnaire is used to assess participants' perceived physical function.
Baseline test and post-intervention test (up to 3 months).
Assessing Feasibility, Acceptability, and Appropriateness of the Intervention Questionnaire
Time Frame: Post-intervention test (up to one week).
This questionnaire is used to assess the participant's views of feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of the intervention.
Post-intervention test (up to one week).

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Michigan

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 27, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 14, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

September 23, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 19, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 11, 2025

First Posted (Estimated)

November 14, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

November 14, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 11, 2025

Last Verified

November 1, 2025

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HUM00267001

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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