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SarcopeniaNCT05767710

A Study of the Telerehabiliation Intervention Effect of the Tai Chi Exercise on Elderly With Sarcopenia

A study testing AI telerehabilitation - Tai Chi, general telerehabilitation - Tai Chi and traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi in people with Sarcopenia, run by Northeast Normal University at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

Sarcopenia is an age-related disease characterized by a progressive decrease in skeletal muscle content and loss of muscle function. Tai Chi exercises have been shown to improve skeletal muscle mass in elderly people suffering from sarcopenia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 60 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Sarcopenia
What is being tested?
AI telerehabilitation - Tai Chi, general telerehabilitation - Tai Chi and traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
225 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
10 Apr 2023to 20 Jul 2023
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 60 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients between the ages of 60-75 years; (2) who meet the screening criteria for sarcopenia in Asia established by AWGS 2019; (3) who have a computer at home (4) who can use a computer or was accompanied by family number who can use a computer.

Who cannot join

  • participants taking medications that significantly impact musculoskeletal function (2) participants suffering from respiratory failure or other bodily problems; (3) participants with mental disorders or neurological disorders; (4) patients who participate in other training programs on a regular basis.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Chinese Center of Exercise Epidemiology

    Changchun, Jilin, 130024

    Guang Yang, PhD, +86 13204470884, yangg100@nenu.edu.cn

    Deyu Meng, Master, +86 17808086110, mengdy539@nenu.edu.cn

    Recruiting

Other trials in China

About this study

Official title: An Alternative Remote Rehabilitation Strategy for the Improvement of Sarcopenia in the Elderly: Tai Chi as an Exercise Form

Sarcopenia is an age-related disease characterized by a progressive decrease in skeletal muscle content and loss of muscle function. Tai Chi exercises have been shown to improve skeletal muscle mass in elderly people suffering from sarcopenia. However, offline interventions are a very labor- and financial-intensive approach. Therefore, researchers designed an artificial intelligence-assisted program and Tai Chi exercise format to investigate whether a remote rehabilitation approach could replace face-to-face interventions

Conditions
Sarcopenia
Being tested
AI telerehabilitation - Tai Chi, general telerehabilitation - Tai Chi, traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi, AI telerehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing, general telerehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing
Keywords
sarcopenia, human pose
Medical subject headings
Sarcopenia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • AI telerehabilitation - Tai ChiBehavioural

    All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Tai Chi exercise in each session.

  • general telerehabilitation - Tai ChiBehavioural

    All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Tai Chi exercise in each session.

  • traditional rehabilitation - Tai ChiBehavioural

    All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Tai Chi exercise in each session.

  • AI telerehabilitation - Yi Jin JingBehavioural

    All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Yi Jin Jing exercise in each session.

  • general telerehabilitation - Yi Jin JingBehavioural

    All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Yi Jin Jing exercise in each session.

  • traditional rehabilitation - Yi Jin JingBehavioural

    All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Yi Jin Jing exercise in each session.

  • AI telerehabilitation - Ba Duan JinBehavioural

    All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Ba Duan Jin exercise in each session.

  • general telerehabilitation - Ba Duan JinBehavioural

    All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Ba Duan Jin exercise in each session.

  • traditional rehabilitation - Ba Duan JinBehavioural

    All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Ba Duan Jin exercise in each session.

Study groups in NCT05767710
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
AI telerehabilitation - Tai ChiExperimentalAll sessions were conducted online, with participants practicing along with Tai Chi videos while the AI guided the movements throughout the session. A remote rehabilitation program was installed in patients' homes by study team members. Participants who do not know how to use a computer were assisted by their family members.
Receives: Behavioral: AI telerehabilitation - Tai Chi
general telerehabilitation - Tai ChiActive comparatorAll sessions were conducted in an online format, with participants practicing along with Tai Chi videos while the professional Tai Chi instructors supervised and guided the movements throughout the session. A computer connected to a high-resolution webcam was used to establish real-time remote visual communication between the rehabilitation unit and the patient's home via Tencent conferencing software (Meeting/Tencent).
Receives: Behavioral: general telerehabilitation - Tai Chi
traditional rehabilitation - Tai ChiActive comparatorAll sessions were conducted offline and implemented by professional Tai Chi instructors. The audio from the video used for the other two groups was utilized to assist the practice of participants in traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi group.
Receives: Behavioral: traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi
AI telerehabilitation - Yi Jin JingExperimentalAll sessions were conducted online, with participants practicing along with Yi Jin Jing videos while the AI guided the movements throughout the session. A remote rehabilitation program was installed in patients' homes by study team members. Participants who do not know how to use a computer were assisted by their family members.
Receives: Behavioral: AI telerehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing
general telerehabilitation - Yi Jin JingActive comparatorAll sessions were conducted in an online format, with participants practicing along with Yi Jin Jing videos while the professional Yi Jin Jing instructors supervised and guided the movements throughout the session. A computer connected to a high-resolution webcam was used to establish real-time remote visual communication between the rehabilitation unit and the patient's home via Tencent conferencing software (Meeting/Tencent).
Receives: Behavioral: general telerehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing
traditional rehabilitation - Yi Jin JingActive comparatorAll sessions were conducted offline and implemented by professional Yi Jin Jing instructors. The audio from the video used for the other two groups was utilized to assist the practice of participants in traditional rehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing group.
Receives: Behavioral: traditional rehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing
AI telerehabilitation - Ba Duan JinExperimentalAll sessions were conducted online, with participants practicing along with Ba Duan Jin videos while the AI guided the movements throughout the session. A remote rehabilitation program was installed in patients' homes by study team members. Participants who do not know how to use a computer were assisted by their family members.
Receives: Behavioral: AI telerehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin
general telerehabilitation - Ba Duan JinActive comparatorAll sessions were conducted in an online format, with participants practicing along with Ba Duan Jin videos while the professional Ba Duan Jin instructors supervised and guided the movements throughout the session. A computer connected to a high-resolution webcam was used to establish real-time remote visual communication between the rehabilitation unit and the patient's home via Tencent conferencing software (Meeting/Tencent).
Receives: Behavioral: general telerehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin
traditional rehabilitation - Ba Duan JinActive comparatorAll sessions were conducted offline and implemented by professional Ba Duan Jin instructors. The audio from the video used for the other two groups was utilized to assist the practice of participants in traditional rehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin group.
Receives: Behavioral: traditional rehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Using quantitative CT to investigate the change of skeletal muscle area in sarcopenic elderly.

    articipants will receive quantitative CT scans before and after the intervention to assess the change from baseline skeletal muscle area at 3 months.

    Measured: Month 3

  2. Using a Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer to investigate change of handgrip in sarcopenic elderly.

    Participants will receive a handgrip strength test before and after the intervention to assess the change from baseline handgrip strength at 3 months.

    Measured: Month 3

  3. Using a bioelectrical impedance body composition analyzer with a multifrequency device to investigate the change of relative skeletal muscle mass index in sarcopenic elderly.

    Participants will receive a relative skeletal muscle mass index test before and after the intervention to assess the change from baseline relative skeletal muscle index at 3 months.

    Measured: Month 3

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Collect participants' self-evaluation of their life state and physical state.

    Participants were asked to write a self-assessment report of no more than 500 words before and after the intervention, including physical status and life status.

    Measured: Month 3

  2. Collect video of participants throughout the intervention.

    The entire intervention process was recorded and video of the entire intervention process was collected from the participants.

    Measured: Month 3

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted14 Mar 2023
  2. Study start10 Apr 2023 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion10 Jul 2023 (estimated)
  4. Study completion20 Jul 2023 (estimated)

Resources

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
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
225 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05767710
Sponsor's protocol ID
CCEE2023
Status last verified
Mar 2023
First submitted
2 Mar 2023
Last updated
14 Mar 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • He S, Meng D, Wei M, Guo H, Yang G, Wang Z. Proposal and validation of a new approach in tele-rehabilitation with 3D human posture estimation: a randomized controlled trial in older individuals with sarcopenia. BMC Geriatr. 2024 Jul 8;24(1):586. doi: 10.1186/s12877-024-05188-7.

    PubMed 38977995

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing AI telerehabilitation - Tai Chi, general telerehabilitation - Tai Chi and traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi in people with Sarcopenia, run by Northeast Normal University at 1 site in China.

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 1 inclusion and 1 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Mar 2023. 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 China. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Using quantitative CT to investigate the change of skeletal muscle area in sarcopenic elderly. (time frame: Month 3). 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?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05767710, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 14 Mar 2023.

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