ExerciseNCT06630533
Effect of Baduanjin in Elderly Individuals
A study testing Baduanjin Exercise Group in people with Exercise, run by Biruni University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Aging is a biological process that begins with the birth of individuals and continues until death. With increasing age, the human body enters a process in which structural and functional changes occur and may differ between individuals. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 85 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Exercise
- What is being tested?
- Baduanjin Exercise Group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2024to 1 Dec 2024
- 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 65 to 85 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- being between the ages of 65-85,
- being a volunteer to participate in the study, -having a good enough cognitive level to understand the questions in the evaluation form, --
- being able to stand independently.
Who cannot join
- having any musculoskeletal system problem that would affect walking and balance,
- having a hearing problem that could impair communication,
- having severe visual problems,
- having a history of injury in the last 6 months,
- having undergone lower extremity surgery such as hip-knee replacement.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Baduanjin on Balance and Fall Risk in Elderly Individuals
Aging is a biological process that begins with the birth of individuals and continues until death. With increasing age, the human body enters a process in which structural and functional changes occur and may differ between individuals. This study aims to determine the effect of Baduanji by reducing or completely eliminating the risk of loss of balance and falls in elderly individuals. 60 people between the ages of 65-85 will be included in the study. Individuals will be randomly divided into two groups. In the study, the Berg Balance Scale (BDS) was used to assess balance and the Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) test was used to assess functional levels. In our study, the Baduanjin exercise program will be applied 5 days a week for 8 weeks with the supervision of a physiotherapist. The Baduanjin exercise program will be applied to the first group, the second group will be the control group and no intervention will be made.
Read the detailed description
Aging is a biological process that begins with the birth of individuals and continues until death. With advancing age, the human body enters a process in which structural and functional changes occur and may differ between individuals. Approximately 50-75% of individuals over the age of 65 experience balance and ambulation problems. Balance in living things is the ability to keep the body gravity line within stability limits and to maintain this. Balance disorders can be seen as a result of pathological disorders such as neurological diseases, sensory disorders or muscle weakness, as well as the loss of muscle strength and sensory functions observed during the normal aging process or the decrease in the speed of sensory motor responses. Although the balance system in humans is at an optimal level in early adulthood, deteriorations are observed after approximately the age of 50. In recent years, the importance of physical activity has begun to be emphasized more in order to remind individuals that they are a productive part of society in old age, to minimize the inadequacies, disabilities and discomforts that occur with aging, and to enable them to continue their lives independently. Physical activity is central to most programs designed to reduce the risk of falling and can work with strength, balance, and other physiological and psychological pathways. When the literature is examined, current studies have shown that older individuals have positive perspectives on traditional aerobic exercise. Tai Chi has been proven to improve balance and physical function. Qigong, which emerged before Tai Chi, is considered another traditional aerobic exercise preferred by older individuals who are intolerant of intense physical activities. Baduanjin exercise (Eight-Part Exercises or Eight-Part Brocades), an important complementary part of Qigong, consists of eight separate postures (supporting the chest, drawing bows to both sides, lifting one hand, practicing looking back, waving the hand and wagging the tail, touching the feet with both hands, climbing with both hands, and relaxing your back). Baduanjin is a series of exercises that are a qigong (chi kung) practice of Chinese origin. The term "Ba Duan Jin" means "eight pieces of brocade" or "eight silk ropes" in Chinese. This exercise series includes a series of movements that include body posture, breath control, and mental concentration. The main purpose of Baduanjin is to increase energy (chi or qi) circulation, provide balance in the body, increase flexibility, and improve overall health. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the free circulation of chi and its balanced distribution in the body are the keys to a healthy life. This exercise series aims to create a balance in physical, mental, and energetic terms. Each of them can have beneficial effects on different parts of the body or specific organs. Similar to Tai Chi, Baduanjin exercise is also considered a multi-component therapy that combines physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and spiritual components. Compared to Tai Chi, Baduanjin exercise has fewer physical and cognitive requirements, making it very suitable for short-term application in elderly individuals. In this context, the study aims to determine the effect of Baduanjin by reducing or completely eliminating the risk of loss of balance and falls in elderly individuals, and aims to shed light on future studies.
- Conditions
- Exercise
- Being tested
- Baduanjin Exercise Group
- Keywords
- exercise, functional balance
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Baduanjin Exercise GroupOther
Baduanjin exercises (Eight-Part Exercises or Eight-Part Brocades), an important part of Qigong, consist of eight postures (1-holding the hands high with palms up, 2- posing as an archer shooting, 3- holding one arm aloft, 4- looking backwards, 5- swinging the head and lowering the body, 6- moving the hands down the back and legs and touching the feet, 7- thrusting the fists and making the eyes glare, and 8- raising and lowering the heels).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Baduanjin Exercise Group | Experimental | The experimental group received Baduanjin training for 8 weeks (5 days a week). Baduanjin training was given face-to-face 3 days a week by a physiotherapist who is a Baduanjin trainer. Participants practiced it at home as a home exercise 2 days a week. Receives: Other: Baduanjin Exercise Group |
| Control Group | No intervention | No intervention will be applied to the control group. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Primary Outcome Measure
The Timed Up \& Go (TUG) Test : The timed up and go test was used for functional assessment of the patients. This test is important in terms of testing the patients' ability to maintain balance as well as evaluating their walking speed.
Measured: 8 weeks
Primary Outcome Measure:
Berg balance test is a scale developed to measure the balance of elderly individuals. With the Berg balance test, 14 functions are evaluated throughout the test and the scores given to the patient are added up at the end of the test. As a result, the evaluated person receives a score between 0-56 from the Berg balance scale. A score of 56 means that the patient is independent and has no risk of falling. The closer the patient scores to "0 points", the higher the risk of falling.
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 posted8 Oct 2024
- Study start1 Oct 2024
- Primary completion1 Dec 2024
- Study completion1 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (6)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for ExerciseStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Biruni University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, alyildirim, Biruni University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06630533
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 145353
- Status last verified
- Dec 2024
- First submitted
- 3 Oct 2024
- Last updated
- 4 Dec 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Yu F, Evans LK, Sullivan-Marx EM. Functional outcomes for older adults with cognitive impairment in a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2005 Sep;53(9):1599-606. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.53453.x.
PubMed 16137294Sherrington C, Lord SR, Finch CF. Physical activity interventions to prevent falls among older people: update of the evidence. J Sci Med Sport. 2004 Apr;7(1 Suppl):43-51. doi: 10.1016/s1440-2440(04)80277-9.
PubMed 15214601Ghandali E, Moghadam ST, Hadian MR, Olyaei G, Jalaie S, Sajjadi E. The effect of Tai Chi exercises on postural stability and control in older patients with knee osteoarthritis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Jul;21(3):594-598. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.09.001. Epub 2016 Sep 10.
PubMed 28750970Xiong X, Wang P, Li S, Zhang Y, Li X. Effect of Baduanjin exercise for hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Maturitas. 2015 Apr;80(4):370-8. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.01.002. Epub 2015 Jan 9.
PubMed 25636242Zou L, Wang C, Chen X, Wang H. Baduanjin Exercise for Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Mar 27;15(4):600. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15040600.
PubMed 29584623Yildirim A, Hosbay Z, Ucgun H. The effect of Baduanjin exercise training on balance and fall risk in elderly individuals: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2025 May 2;104(18):e42360. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000042360.
PubMed 40324224
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Dec 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Baduanjin on Balance and Fall Risk in Elderly Individuals
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06630533
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 145353
- Conditions
- Exercise
- Keywords
- exercise, functional balance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Biruni UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Oct 2024 (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.
Aging is a biological process that begins with the birth of individuals and continues until death. With increasing age, the human body enters a process in which structural and functional changes occur and may differ between individuals. This study aims to determine the effect of Baduanji by reducing or completely eliminating the risk of loss of balance and falls in elderly individuals. 60 people between the ages of 65-85 will be included in the study. Individuals will be randomly divided into two groups. In the study, the Berg Balance Scale (BDS) was used to assess balance and the Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) test was used to assess functional levels. In our study, the Baduanjin exercise program will be applied 5 days a week for 8 weeks with the supervision of a physiotherapist. The Baduanjin exercise program will be applied to the first group, the second group will be the control group and no intervention will be made.
Detailed description
Aging is a biological process that begins with the birth of individuals and continues until death. With advancing age, the human body enters a process in which structural and functional changes occur and may differ between individuals. Approximately 50-75% of individuals over the age of 65 experience balance and ambulation problems. Balance in living things is the ability to keep the body gravity line within stability limits and to maintain this. Balance disorders can be seen as a result of pathological disorders such as neurological diseases, sensory disorders or muscle weakness, as well as the loss of muscle strength and sensory functions observed during the normal aging process or the decrease in the speed of sensory motor responses. Although the balance system in humans is at an optimal level in early adulthood, deteriorations are observed after approximately the age of 50. In recent years, the importance of physical activity has begun to be emphasized more in order to remind individuals that they are a productive part of society in old age, to minimize the inadequacies, disabilities and discomforts that occur with aging, and to enable them to continue their lives independently. Physical activity is central to most programs designed to reduce the risk of falling and can work with strength, balance, and other physiological and psychological pathways. When the literature is examined, current studies have shown that older individuals have positive perspectives on traditional aerobic exercise. Tai Chi has been proven to improve balance and physical function. Qigong, which emerged before Tai Chi, is considered another traditional aerobic exercise preferred by older individuals who are intolerant of intense physical activities. Baduanjin exercise (Eight-Part Exercises or Eight-Part Brocades), an important complementary part of Qigong, consists of eight separate postures (supporting the chest, drawing bows to both sides, lifting one hand, practicing looking back, waving the hand and wagging the tail, touching the feet with both hands, climbing with both hands, and relaxing your back). Baduanjin is a series of exercises that are a qigong (chi kung) practice of Chinese origin. The term "Ba Duan Jin" means "eight pieces of brocade" or "eight silk ropes" in Chinese. This exercise series includes a series of movements that include body posture, breath control, and mental concentration. The main purpose of Baduanjin is to increase energy (chi or qi) circulation, provide balance in the body, increase flexibility, and improve overall health. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the free circulation of chi and its balanced distribution in the body are the keys to a healthy life. This exercise series aims to create a balance in physical, mental, and energetic terms. Each of them can have beneficial effects on different parts of the body or specific organs. Similar to Tai Chi, Baduanjin exercise is also considered a multi-component therapy that combines physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and spiritual components. Compared to Tai Chi, Baduanjin exercise has fewer physical and cognitive requirements, making it very suitable for short-term application in elderly individuals. In this context, the study aims to determine the effect of Baduanjin by reducing or completely eliminating the risk of loss of balance and falls in elderly individuals, and aims to shed light on future studies.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Baduanjin Exercise Group | Experimental | Other: Baduanjin Exercise GroupThe experimental group received Baduanjin training for 8 weeks (5 days a week). Baduanjin training was given face-to-face 3 days a week by a physiotherapist who is a Baduanjin trainer. Participants practiced it at home as a home exercise 2 days a week. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –No intervention will be applied to the control group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 85 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- being between the ages of 65-85,
- being a volunteer to participate in the study, -having a good enough cognitive level to understand the questions in the evaluation form, --
- being able to stand independently.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- having any musculoskeletal system problem that would affect walking and balance,
- having a hearing problem that could impair communication,
- having severe visual problems,
- having a history of injury in the last 6 months,
- having undergone lower extremity surgery such as hip-knee replacement.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baduanjin Exercise GroupBaduanjin exercises (Eight-Part Exercises or Eight-Part Brocades), an important part of Qigong, consist of eight postures (1-holding the hands high with palms up, 2- posing as an archer shooting, 3- holding one arm aloft, 4- looking backwards, 5- swinging the head and lowering the body, 6- moving the hands down the back and legs and touching the feet, 7- thrusting the fists and making the eyes glare, and 8- raising and lowering the heels). | Other | Baduanjin Exercise Group |
Primary outcome
Primary Outcome Measure
Time frame: 8 weeks
The Timed Up \& Go (TUG) Test : The timed up and go test was used for functional assessment of the patients. This test is important in terms of testing the patients' ability to maintain balance as well as evaluating their walking speed.
Primary Outcome Measure:
Time frame: 8 weeks
Berg balance test is a scale developed to measure the balance of elderly individuals. With the Berg balance test, 14 functions are evaluated throughout the test and the scores given to the patient are added up at the end of the test. As a result, the evaluated person receives a score between 0-56 from the Berg balance scale. A score of 56 means that the patient is independent and has no risk of falling. The closer the patient scores to "0 points", the higher the risk of falling.
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 4 Dec 2024.
- Results publication: PubMed 16137294Yu F, Evans LK, Sullivan-Marx EM. Functional outcomes for older adults with cognitive impairment in a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2005 Sep;53(9):1599-606. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.53453.x.
- Results publication: PubMed 15214601Sherrington C, Lord SR, Finch CF. Physical activity interventions to prevent falls among older people: update of the evidence. J Sci Med Sport. 2004 Apr;7(1 Suppl):43-51. doi: 10.1016/s1440-2440(04)80277-9.
- Results publication: PubMed 28750970Ghandali E, Moghadam ST, Hadian MR, Olyaei G, Jalaie S, Sajjadi E. The effect of Tai Chi exercises on postural stability and control in older patients with knee osteoarthritis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Jul;21(3):594-598. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.09.001. Epub 2016 Sep 10.
- Results publication: PubMed 25636242Xiong X, Wang P, Li S, Zhang Y, Li X. Effect of Baduanjin exercise for hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Maturitas. 2015 Apr;80(4):370-8. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.01.002. Epub 2015 Jan 9.
- Results publication: PubMed 29584623Zou L, Wang C, Chen X, Wang H. Baduanjin Exercise for Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Mar 27;15(4):600. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15040600.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40324224Yildirim A, Hosbay Z, Ucgun H. The effect of Baduanjin exercise training on balance and fall risk in elderly individuals: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2025 May 2;104(18):e42360. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000042360.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Baduanjin Exercise Group in people with Exercise, 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 3 inclusion and 5 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 4 Dec 2024. 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?
Primary Outcome Measure (time frame: 8 weeks). The study lists 2 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 NCT06630533, which also lists 6 linked publications.
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 4 Dec 2024.