Comparing Tai Chi Training to a Low-Stress Physical Activity to Enhance Sleep in Older Adults

Completed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

In brief

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of Tai Chi, in comparison to conventional exercise, on the quality of sleep among sedentary older adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00079664

Run by

Oregon Research Institute

People needed

100

Starts

2001-09-01

Expected to finish

2003-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-10-01

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Sedentary, as defined by a lack of regular exercise during the previous 6 months
• Healthy to the degree that participation in exercise testing and an exercise program would not exacerbate any existing disease condition
• Physician's clearance for participation
• Willingness to adhere to the conditions of the study

You may not qualify if…

• Sleep medication or other psychotropic medication during the study
• Current sleep disorder treatment
• Significant cognitive impairment as indicated by a score of 3 on the Pfeiffer Mental Status Questionnaire
• More than 7 alcoholic beverages per week or use of alcohol close to bedtime
• Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day
• Score of 5 or higher in the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire
• Score of 3 or higher on 2 out of 3 sleep items drawn from the Sleep Questionnaire and Assessment of Wakefulness

Where it is running

• Oregon Research Institute — Eugene, Oregon, United States

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