Effects of Qigong, Tai Chi and Yoga Practice in Older Adults

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Healthy

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an 8-week intervention using YiRen Qigong, Tai Chi or Hatha yoga in older adults (age 70 and above) residing at a Gencare senior living facility. Outcome measures completed at the beginning and end of each intervention period will be blood pressure, heart rate, perceived quality of life (PQOL)and a symptoms questionnaire (SF-36), ability and speed of walking 20 feet (for ambulatory participants), and neck and arm range of motion.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00710853

Run by

Bastyr University

People needed

50

Starts

2008-05-01

Expected to finish

2009-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-07-13

Who can join

Age: 70 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Be a resident of a Gencare Senior Living facility in Granite Falls, Lynnwood, Renton, Ballard and Lake City, WA
• Be at least 70 years of age
• Be willing to participate in the tai chi, qi gong and/or yoga classes
• Willing to complete study-related outcomes assessments

You may not qualify if…

• Not medically able to participate in the mild level of activity involved in the 3 interventions as determined by the resident's physician
• Unable to complete study questionnaires or study procedures at screening

Where it is running

• Gencare-The Village at Granite Falls — Granite Falls, Washington, United States
• Gencare-Scriber Gardens — Lynnwood, Washington, United States
• Gencare-The Lodge at Eagle Ridge — Renton, Washington, United States

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