Chronic DiseasesNCT07672704
AI-Based Tai Chi and Baduanjin for Improving Balance and Reducing Fall Risk in Adults With Chronic Diseases
A study testing Tai Chi Exercise Program and Baduanjin Exercise Program in people with Chronic Diseases and Balance Disorders, run by Alexandria University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study aims to examine the effects of an AI-based mobile application delivering Tai Chi and Baduanjin exercises on balance and fall risk in adults with chronic diseases. Participants will be randomly assigned to Tai Chi, Baduanjin, or a control group over a 12-week period. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Diseases, Balance Disorders
- What is being tested?
- Tai Chi Exercise Program and Baduanjin Exercise Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 16 Jun 2026to 30 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adults
- Individuals with one or more health conditions relevant to the study
- Able to participate in physical activity
- Able to understand study instructions
- Willing to provide informed consent
Who cannot join
- - Any condition that may limit safe participation in the study
- Any medical or other issue that may interfere with study procedures, as determined by the research team
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt1 site
Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University
Alexandria, 21511
Mohamed Fakhry Ahmed Salem, PhD Medical-Surgical Nursing, 01286038014, Mohamed.Fakhry@alexu.edu.eg
Mohamed Fakhry Ahmed Salem, PhD in Medical-Surgical Nursin
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects of an AI-Based Mobile Application Delivering Tai Chi and Baduanjin on Balance and Fall Risk in Adults With Chronic Diseases: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to examine the effects of an AI-based mobile application delivering Tai Chi and Baduanjin exercises on balance and fall risk in adults with chronic diseases.
Participants will be randomly assigned to Tai Chi, Baduanjin, or a control group over a 12-week period. The AI application will provide exercise guidance and basic feedback.
Outcomes will focus on balance and, fall risk, along with user interaction with the technology.
The results are expected to support the use of AI-assisted exercise programs in improving balance and reducing fall risk in individuals with chronic conditions.
- Conditions
- Chronic Diseases, Balance Disorders
- Being tested
- Tai Chi Exercise Program, Baduanjin Exercise Program
- Keywords
- Tai Chi, Baduanjin, Artificial Intelligence
- Medical subject headings
- Chronic Disease
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Tai Chi Exercise ProgramBehavioural
Participants will perform Tai Chi exercises guided by an AI-based mobile application. The program includes structured exercise sessions aimed at improving balance and mobility, with basic feedback provided by the application.
Baduanjin Exercise ProgramBehavioural
Participants will perform Baduanjin exercises guided by an AI-based mobile application. The program consists of structured movements designed to support balance and physical function, with feedback delivered through the application.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Tai Chi Group | Experimental | Participants will perform Tai Chi exercises guided by an AI-based mobile application over a 12-week period. Receives: Behavioral: Tai Chi Exercise Program |
| Baduanjin Group | Experimental | Participants will perform Baduanjin exercises guided by an AI-based mobile application over a 12-week period. Receives: Behavioral: Baduanjin Exercise Program |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants will receive usual care and general physical activity advice without a structured exercise intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Balance Performance (Mini-BESTest Score)
Balance will be assessed using the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest), a performance-based clinical scale measuring dynamic balance and postural control. Scores range from 0 to 28, with higher scores indicating better balance.
Measured: Baseline and Week 12
Fall Risk (Timed Up and Go Test Time)
Fall risk will be assessed using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, measured in seconds. Lower time indicates better functional mobility and lower risk of falls.
Measured: Baseline and Week 12
Secondary outcomes (2)
Technology Acceptance
User acceptance of the AI-based intervention will be evaluated using a structured questionnaire.
Measured: Week 12
Participant Experience (Qualitative Feedback)
Assessed using open-ended questions to explore participant experiences with the intervention.
Measured: Post-intervention after 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Jun 2026
- Study start16 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion20 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Chronic DiseasesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Alexandria 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
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups: Tai Chi, Baduanjin, or control.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Alexandria University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mohamed Fakhry Ahmed Salem, Alexandria University
- Investigators
- Mohamed Fakhry Ahmed Salem, PhD in Medical-Surgical Nursin, Principal investigator, Alexandria University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07672704
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AU-20-10-478
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 29 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of an AI-Based Mobile Application Delivering Tai Chi and Baduanjin on Balance and Fall Risk in Adults With Chronic Diseases: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07672704
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AU-20-10-478
- Conditions
- Chronic Diseases, Balance Disorders
- Keywords
- Tai Chi, Baduanjin, Artificial Intelligence
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Alexandria UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 29 Jun 2026 (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.
This study aims to examine the effects of an AI-based mobile application delivering Tai Chi and Baduanjin exercises on balance and fall risk in adults with chronic diseases.
Participants will be randomly assigned to Tai Chi, Baduanjin, or a control group over a 12-week period. The AI application will provide exercise guidance and basic feedback.
Outcomes will focus on balance and, fall risk, along with user interaction with the technology.
The results are expected to support the use of AI-assisted exercise programs in improving balance and reducing fall risk in individuals with chronic conditions.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups: Tai Chi, Baduanjin, or control.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Tai Chi Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Tai Chi Exercise ProgramParticipants will perform Tai Chi exercises guided by an AI-based mobile application over a 12-week period. |
| Baduanjin Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Baduanjin Exercise ProgramParticipants will perform Baduanjin exercises guided by an AI-based mobile application over a 12-week period. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants will receive usual care and general physical activity advice without a structured exercise intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Adults
- Individuals with one or more health conditions relevant to the study
- Able to participate in physical activity
- Able to understand study instructions
- Willing to provide informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- - Any condition that may limit safe participation in the study
- Any medical or other issue that may interfere with study procedures, as determined by the research team
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tai Chi Exercise ProgramParticipants will perform Tai Chi exercises guided by an AI-based mobile application. The program includes structured exercise sessions aimed at improving balance and mobility, with basic feedback provided by the application. | Behavioural | Tai Chi Group |
| Baduanjin Exercise ProgramParticipants will perform Baduanjin exercises guided by an AI-based mobile application. The program consists of structured movements designed to support balance and physical function, with feedback delivered through the application. | Behavioural | Baduanjin Group |
Primary outcome
Balance Performance (Mini-BESTest Score)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Balance will be assessed using the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest), a performance-based clinical scale measuring dynamic balance and postural control. Scores range from 0 to 28, with higher scores indicating better balance.
Fall Risk (Timed Up and Go Test Time)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Fall risk will be assessed using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, measured in seconds. Lower time indicates better functional mobility and lower risk of falls.
2 secondary outcomes
Technology Acceptance
Time frame: Week 12
Participant Experience (Qualitative Feedback)
Time frame: Post-intervention after 12 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Jun 2026.
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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.
Mohamed Fakhry Ahmed Salem, PhD in Medical-Surgical Nursin principal investigator
Alexandria 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 Tai Chi Exercise Program and Baduanjin Exercise Program in people with Chronic Diseases and Balance Disorders, run by Alexandria University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 5 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jun 2026. 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 Egypt. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Mohamed Fakhry Ahmed Salem, PhD (+201286038014, Mohamed.Fakhry@alexu.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Balance Performance (Mini-BESTest Score) (time frame: Baseline and Week 12). 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?
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 29 Jun 2026.