Psychological Effects of Tai Chi Training

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Conditions studied: Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity

In brief

The general purpose of this study is to examine the effect of tai chi training on cognitive function in young adults. The investigators will test subjects enrolled in a semester-long tai chi course along with control subjects. The specific aims are to measure duration of practice, cognitive function, physical balance, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) indicators. The investigators primary hypotheses are that, compared to controls, subjects in the tai chi course will show improvements in (1a) spatial working memory and (1b) response inhibition. The investigators secondary hypotheses are that, among the subjects participating in the tai chi course, these cognitive improvements will correlate with (2a) improvements in balance and (2b) duration of tai chi practice, and that, among all participants, (2c) ADHD indications will correlate with cognitive measures.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT01681082
Run by
University of Wisconsin, Madison
People needed
161
Starts
2012-09-01
Expected to finish
2014-05-01
Last updated by the study team
2021-05-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 23. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

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Where it is running

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