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.
調査の概要
研究の種類
入学 (実際)
段階
- 適用できない
連絡先と場所
研究場所
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California
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Los Angeles、California、アメリカ、90095
- UCLA
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参加基準
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
受講資格のある性別
説明
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
研究計画
研究はどのように設計されていますか?
デザインの詳細
- 主な目的:基礎科学
- 割り当て:ランダム化
- 介入モデル:階乗代入
- マスキング:なし(オープンラベル)
武器と介入
参加者グループ / アーム |
介入・治療 |
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実験的:Tai Chi
Tai Chi instruction, 2x week in a community senior center setting
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Tai Chi classes, 60 minutes, 2x week
他の名前:
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介入なし:Wait List Control
This is a wait list control group.
There is no active or placebo intervention.
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この研究は何を測定していますか?
主要な結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Physical Activity
時間枠: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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二次結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Vitality
時間枠: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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協力者と研究者
捜査官
- 主任研究者:Sarosh Motivala, Ph.D.、University of California, Los Angeles
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