A Mobile Tai Chi Platform for Fall Prevention and Cognition in Older Adults
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Aging, Fall
In brief
The investigators will assess feasibility and acceptability of the Tele-Tai Chi (TC) intervention; explore changes in clinically relevant outcome measures including: physical activity, self-efficacy, quality of life, cognitive function, balance, gait, and evaluate changes in TC proficiency. To achieve this, the investigators are running a single-arm study for older adults that involves a 12-week home-based Tai Chi intervention. Study participation includes four remote and/or in-person (at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital) visits to evaluate study participants (mobility tests and questionnaires).
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05209464
- Run by
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
- People needed
- 8
- Starts
- 2022-10-13
- Expected to finish
- 2023-06-14
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-08-28
Who can join
Age: 60 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Men and women between 60 and 85 years old
- Naïve to Tai-Chi practice (never practiced TC)
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score between 17 and 13.
- Self-reported ability to walk continuously for 15 minutes without an assistive device
- Working email address
- Prior experience with and current access to a computer, smart phone or tablet device
You may not qualify if…
- Chronic neuromuscular conditions (e.g. Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke)
- Acute medical conditions requiring hospitalization within the past 6 months or that could interfere with safely participating in the study
- Active cancer
- Significant musculoskeletal conditions requiring chronic use of pain medication
- Significant cognitive impairment (Diagnosed with dementia (self-reported), or Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)-Blind score < 13)
Where it is running
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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