Health BehaviorNCT04862442
Comparison of Qigong Exercises on Two Different Digital Platforms
A study testing Qigong exercises in people with Health Behavior and Sedentary Behavior, run by Biruni University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to increase overall physical activity and wellbeing. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Health Behavior, Sedentary Behavior
- What is being tested?
- Qigong exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 32 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 27 May 2021to 17 Nov 2021
- 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 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- • Categorized as "inactive (<600 metabolic equivalent-min/hf)" with respect to International Physical Activity Questionnaire
- Ability to read and talk in Turkish
- In order to join online sessions, participants should have internet access
- All answers of the Physical Activity Preparation Survey should be selected as "No"
Who cannot join
- • Lack of cooperation
- Uncontrolled hypertension and uncontrolled arrhythmia patience
- People with serious neurological and respiratory conditions
- Having a pacemaker and/or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
- Stroke, myocardial infarction history
- Amputee
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- People with serious major musculoskeletal problems
- Chronic kidney failure
- Chronic Liver failure
- Hip or knee prosthesis in last five years
- Lower extremity injuries in last 6 months
- Diabetic ulcer or neuropathy
- Pregnant or planning to get pregnant in 1 year
- Breastfeeding
- Taking sleep pills or taking medicines as part of psychological treatment and/or working on shifts
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Qigong Exercises on Two Different Digital Platforms: an Evaluation Project of Technologically Supported Activity
Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to increase overall physical activity and wellbeing. Our aim is to evaluate the effects of Qigong exercises on endurance, muscle strength, sleep quality, level of anxiety and stress by using two different tele-rehabilitation methods.
Read the detailed description
Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior is a serious public health problem which categorized as a pandemic. One of the common risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, known as chronic non-communicable diseases, is physical inactivity. Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to increase overall physical activity and wellbeing. Based on reasons as previously described, our aim is to evaluate the effects of Qigong exercises on endurance, muscle strength, sleep quality, level of anxiety and stress by using two different tele-rehabilitation methods.
- Conditions
- Health Behavior, Sedentary Behavior
- Being tested
- Qigong exercises
- Keywords
- Qigong, telerehabilitation, physical activity
- Medical subject headings
- Health Behavior, Sedentary Behavior, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Qigong exercisesOther
Specific Qigong exercises 1- Painting the rainbow 2-Raising the arms 3-Looking at the moon 4- Pushing the waves
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1=Video-conference based Qigong exercises | Experimental | After initial result evaluation, participants of Group A will perform Qigong exercises for 40 to 45 minutes per session for 3 days a week for 6 weeks via the online video conference method. Receives: Other: Qigong exercises |
| Group 2=A-synchronized video Qigong exercises | Experimental | Group B will perform the same routine via a-synchronized video sections for 6 weeks.
Basic Qigong exercises will be performed by volunteers for 6 weeks and progression will be logged. Receives: Other: Qigong exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form
Determines the physical activity level of the participants
Measured: 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (4)
1 Minute Sit-Stand Test
Determines the functional mobility and lower extremity levels
Measured: 8 weeks
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Determines the sleep quality of participants
Measured: 8 weeks
Coronavirus Anxiety Index
Determines the coronavirus anxiety
Measured: 8 weeks
Perceived Stress Index
Determines the perceived stress
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Apr 2021
- Study start27 May 2021
- Primary completion1 Sep 2021
- Study completion17 Nov 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Health BehaviorStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Biruni UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- A total of 30 volunteer research subjects will be selected in an age range of 18 to 65, who categorized as "inactive (\<600 metabolic equivalent-min/hf)" with respect to International Activity Readiness Survey. Groups will be randomized as Group A (n=15) and Group B (n=15).
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Biruni University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Buket AKINCI, Biruni University
- Investigators
- Buket Akinci, Assoc.Prof., Study chair, Biruni University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04862442
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2015-KAEK-47-21-02
- Status last verified
- Nov 2021
- First submitted
- 20 Apr 2021
- Last updated
- 18 Nov 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The individual participant data will not be shared
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Nov 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Qigong Exercises on Two Different Digital Platforms: an Evaluation Project of Technologically Supported Activity
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04862442
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2015-KAEK-47-21-02
- Conditions
- Health Behavior, Sedentary Behavior
- Keywords
- Qigong, telerehabilitation, physical activity
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Biruni UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 27 May 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 17 Nov 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Apr 2021 (actual)
- 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.
Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to increase overall physical activity and wellbeing. Our aim is to evaluate the effects of Qigong exercises on endurance, muscle strength, sleep quality, level of anxiety and stress by using two different tele-rehabilitation methods.
Detailed description
Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior is a serious public health problem which categorized as a pandemic. One of the common risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, known as chronic non-communicable diseases, is physical inactivity. Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to increase overall physical activity and wellbeing. Based on reasons as previously described, our aim is to evaluate the effects of Qigong exercises on endurance, muscle strength, sleep quality, level of anxiety and stress by using two different tele-rehabilitation methods.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- A total of 30 volunteer research subjects will be selected in an age range of 18 to 65, who categorized as "inactive (<600 metabolic equivalent-min/hf)" with respect to International Activity Readiness Survey. Groups will be randomized as Group A (n=15) and Group B (n=15).
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1=Video-conference based Qigong exercises | Experimental | Other: Qigong exercisesAfter initial result evaluation, participants of Group A will perform Qigong exercises for 40 to 45 minutes per session for 3 days a week for 6 weeks via the online video conference method. |
| Group 2=A-synchronized video Qigong exercises | Experimental | Other: Qigong exercisesGroup B will perform the same routine via a-synchronized video sections for 6 weeks. Basic Qigong exercises will be performed by volunteers for 6 weeks and progression will be logged. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- • Categorized as "inactive (<600 metabolic equivalent-min/hf)" with respect to International Physical Activity Questionnaire
Key exclusion criteria (15 listed)
- • Lack of cooperation
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Qigong exercisesSpecific Qigong exercises 1- Painting the rainbow 2-Raising the arms 3-Looking at the moon 4- Pushing the waves | Other | Group 1=Video-conference based Qigong exercises, Group 2=A-synchronized video Qigong exercises |
Primary outcome
International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form
Time frame: 8 weeks
Determines the physical activity level of the participants
4 secondary outcomes
1 Minute Sit-Stand Test
Time frame: 8 weeks
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Time frame: 8 weeks
Coronavirus Anxiety Index
Time frame: 8 weeks
Perceived Stress Index
Time frame: 8 weeks
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 18 Nov 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The individual participant data will not be shared
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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.
Buket Akinci, Assoc.Prof. study chair
Biruni University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Qigong exercises in people with Health Behavior and Sedentary Behavior, run by Biruni University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 15 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 18 Nov 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form (time frame: 8 weeks). 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 18 Nov 2021.