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NCT Number: NCT07228169

Tai Chi Interventions on Physical Functions Among Older Adults

This study examined the feasibility and effectiveness of a multimodal exercise intervention on an objective measure of physical activity (PA), and objective and subjective measures of physical functions among older adults living in a low-income senior housing complex.

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Key information

Conditions

Combined Multicomponent Exercise and Tai Chi Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

65 year–95 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

About this study

This study aimed to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a multimodal exercise intervention on an objective measure of physical activity (PA), and objective and subjective measures of physical functions among older adults living in a low-income senior housing complex. 23 older adults (mean age = 80.17 ± 6.913 years) residing in a low-income senior housing complex voluntarily participated in an 8-week intervention. The feasibility of the study was assessed throughout the study period. Additionally, participants completed The Acceptability, Appropriateness, and Feasibility of the Intervention Questionnaire (AAF-IQ) after the intervention. The study outcomes, including physical activity and physical functions, were measured within two weeks before and after the intervention.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • age 65 years or above,
  • able to walk for 10 feet without human assistance, a cane or walker was permitted,
  • willing to wear an ActiGraph activity monitor for 7 days at baseline and post-intervention test,
  • exercise safely as determined by their healthcare provider,
  • complete the study tests and questionnaires,
  • sign the informed consent,
  • able and willing to comply with the requirements of the protocol.

Exclusion criteria

  • having recent medical limitations including recent myocardial infarction, stroke, or physical limitations for exercises by completing the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q),
  • having 40 or higher body mass index (BMI) by self-reporting body weight and body height, inputting these into the computerized BMI calculator.

Treatment and study plan

Combined multicomponent exercise and Tai Chi

Behavioral

The combined multicomponent exercise and Tai Chi intervention includes that participants attended one 45-minute multicomponent exercise group session and one 45-minute Tai Chi group sessions along with self-practice each week, for eight weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Weekly Physical Activity Minutes

    Time frame: Baseline test and post-intervention test (up to 3 months).

    Weekly physical activity minutes were measured by having participants wear an ActiGraph activity monitor for seven consecutive days during waking hours, expect for bathing activities. The raw data were analyzed by using the ActiLife software.

  2. Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)-Repeated Chair Stand test.

    Time frame: Baseline test and post-intervention test (up to 3 months).

    This test is used to measure low extremity strength.

  3. The Short Physical Performance Battery-Balance test.

    Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention test (Up to 3 months).

    This test is used to measure balance.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Timed Up and Go Test

    Time frame: Baseline test and the post-intervention test (up to 3 months).

    This test is used to measure gait speed.

  2. The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function Short Form

    Time frame: Baseline test and post-intervention test (up to 3 months).

    This questionnaire is used to assess participants' perceived physical function.

  3. Assessing Feasibility, Acceptability, and Appropriateness of the Intervention Questionnaire

    Time frame: Post-intervention test (up to one week).

    This questionnaire is used to assess the participant's views of feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of the intervention.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Michigan

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Multimodal Exercise Intervention on Physical Activity and Physical Functions in Low-Income Older Adults

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Nov 14, 2025
Registry last updated
Nov 14, 2025

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