HealthyNCT00710853
Effects of Qigong, Tai Chi and Yoga Practice in Older Adults
A study testing YiRen Qi gong, Tai Chi and Hatha yoga in people with Healthy, run by Bastyr University at 3 sites in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an 8-week intervention using YiRen Qigong, Tai Chi or Hatha yoga in older adults (age 70 and above) residing at a Gencare senior living facility. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 70 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy
- What is being tested?
- YiRen Qi gong, Tai Chi and Hatha yoga
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 3 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- May 2008to Jun 2009
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 70 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Be a resident of a Gencare Senior Living facility in Granite Falls, Lynnwood, Renton, Ballard and Lake City, WA
- Be at least 70 years of age
- Be willing to participate in the tai chi, qi gong and/or yoga classes
- Willing to complete study-related outcomes assessments
Who cannot join
- Not medically able to participate in the mild level of activity involved in the 3 interventions as determined by the resident's physician
- Unable to complete study questionnaires or study procedures at screening
Trial locations and contacts
3 sites in 1 country.
United States3 sites
Gencare-The Village at Granite Falls
Granite Falls, Washington, 98252
Gencare-Scriber Gardens
Lynnwood, Washington, 98036
Gencare-The Lodge at Eagle Ridge
Renton, Washington, 98055
About this study
Official title: Effects of Qigong, Tai Chi and Yog Practice on Indicators of Health and Quality of Life in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an 8-week intervention using YiRen Qigong, Tai Chi or Hatha yoga in older adults (age 70 and above) residing at a Gencare senior living facility. Outcome measures completed at the beginning and end of each intervention period will be blood pressure, heart rate, perceived quality of life (PQOL)and a symptoms questionnaire (SF-36), ability and speed of walking 20 feet (for ambulatory participants), and neck and arm range of motion.
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Being tested
- YiRen Qi gong, Tai Chi, Hatha yoga
- Keywords
- Geriatric, Qi gong, Yoga, Tai chi, Geriatric Assessment
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
YiRen Qi gongOther
One hour weekly class for 8 week duration
Tai ChiOther
One hour weekly class for 8 week duration
Hatha yogaOther
One hour weekly class for 8 week duration
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Experimental | YiRen Qi gong weekly class for 8 weeks Receives: Other: YiRen Qi gong |
| 2 | Experimental | Tai Chi weekly class for 8 weeks Receives: Other: Tai Chi |
| 3 | Active comparator | Hatha yoga weekly class for 8 weeks Receives: Other: Hatha yoga |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Blood pressure
Measured: End of 8-week class
Heart rate
Measured: End of 8-week class
Quality of life (SF-36 and PQOL)
Measured: End of 8-week class
Secondary outcomes (1)
Adverse events
Measured: End of 8-week class
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Jul 2008 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2008
- Primary completionJun 2009
- Study completionJun 2009
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for HealthyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bastyr University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Gencare Incorporated
- Investigators
- Mark Martzen, PhD, Principal investigator, Bastyr University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00710853
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- GC23B11
- Status last verified
- Jul 2009
- First submitted
- 2 Jul 2008
- Last updated
- 13 Jul 2009
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Jul 2009. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Qigong, Tai Chi and Yog Practice on Indicators of Health and Quality of Life in Older Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00710853
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GC23B11
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Keywords
- Geriatric, Qi gong, Yoga, Tai chi, Geriatric Assessment
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Bastyr UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Gencare Incorporated
- Study start
- May 2008
- Primary completion
- Jun 2009 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2009 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Jul 2008 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an 8-week intervention using YiRen Qigong, Tai Chi or Hatha yoga in older adults (age 70 and above) residing at a Gencare senior living facility. Outcome measures completed at the beginning and end of each intervention period will be blood pressure, heart rate, perceived quality of life (PQOL)and a symptoms questionnaire (SF-36), ability and speed of walking 20 feet (for ambulatory participants), and neck and arm range of motion.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Experimental | Other: YiRen Qi gongYiRen Qi gong weekly class for 8 weeks |
| 2 | Experimental | Other: Tai ChiTai Chi weekly class for 8 weeks |
| 3 | Active comparator | Other: Hatha yogaHatha yoga weekly class for 8 weeks |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 70 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Be a resident of a Gencare Senior Living facility in Granite Falls, Lynnwood, Renton, Ballard and Lake City, WA
- Be at least 70 years of age
- Be willing to participate in the tai chi, qi gong and/or yoga classes
- Willing to complete study-related outcomes assessments
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Not medically able to participate in the mild level of activity involved in the 3 interventions as determined by the resident's physician
- Unable to complete study questionnaires or study procedures at screening
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| YiRen Qi gongOne hour weekly class for 8 week duration | Other | 1 |
| Tai ChiOne hour weekly class for 8 week duration | Other | 2 |
| Hatha yogaOne hour weekly class for 8 week duration | Other | 3 |
Primary outcome
Blood pressure
Time frame: End of 8-week class
Heart rate
Time frame: End of 8-week class
Quality of life (SF-36 and PQOL)
Time frame: End of 8-week class
1 secondary outcome
Adverse events
Time frame: End of 8-week class
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Jul 2009.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Mark Martzen, PhD principal investigator
Bastyr University
3 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing YiRen Qi gong, Tai Chi and Hatha yoga in people with Healthy, run by Bastyr University at 3 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Jul 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 3 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Blood pressure (time frame: End of 8-week class). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Jul 2009.