Tai Chi and eCB in Women
Completed · Phase 1
Conditions studied: Mind-body Exercise
In brief
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is widely found in central and peripheral systems, and the immune system. Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise has shown to increase circulatory endocannabinoids. In this study, we will study Tai Chi, a mind-body moderate-intensity exercise, intervention for its effects on ECS in women. A pre-post design trial will be conducted on 18 qualified subjects. We will measure plasma eCB levels at baseline, before and after 4th session of Tai Chi. All data will be analyzed statistically at p\<0.05.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03823157
- Run by
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- People needed
- 18
- Starts
- 2019-08-01
- Expected to finish
- 2024-10-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-04-02
Who can join
Age: 40 and older, up to 70. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Postmenopausal women (menopause is defined as the absence of menstrual period for 12 months, not related to pregnancy/lactation, hormonal contraception). Age 40-70 years old with BMI between 25-35 kg/m2.
- English literacy.
You may not qualify if…
- prior experience with mind-body practice (e.g., TC, Qi Gong, yoga, meditation).
- Severe medical limitations (i.e., dementia, symptomatic heart or vascular disease, or recent stroke) precluding full participation.
- Medical/neurologic or other systemic diseases affecting the musculoskeletal systems (i.e. polio/Parkinson's/ multiple sclerosis, etc. in addition to cerebral vascular accident or stroke) and diabetes with peripheral neuropathy affecting their sensory/balance.
- taking pain/anti-inflammatory and sleep medications within the 3 months before study starts.
- taking hormone-replacement therapy within the 3 months before study starts.
Where it is running
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center — Lubbock, Texas, United States
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