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NCT Number: NCT06450340

A Trial of Tai Chi Intervention for Youngsters with Visual Impairments

Investigators conducted a single-blind, randomized trial of Taijiquan exercise as compared with a control intervention consisting of wellness education and jogging for youngsters with visual impairments. Sessions lasted 60 minutes each and took place three times a week for 12 weeks for each of the study groups. The primary end point was a change in the Brockport Physical Fitness Test (BPFT) at the end of 12 weeks. Secondary end points included summary scores of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)at the end of 12 weeks.

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Key information

Conditions

Visual Impairment and Blindness (Excl Colour Blindness) Blindness Dyssomnias Eye Diseases Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sensation Disorders Signs and Symptoms Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Sleep Wake Disorders Vision Disorders

Age range

10 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Guangzhou School For The Visually Impaired

Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510550, China

About this study

  • Brockport Physical Fitness Test (BPFT) for youngsters with visual impairments, including 20-meter lap scores, Body mass index (BMI), Dominant Grip Strength, Curl-Up, Trunk lift, Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach and Shoulder Stretch.
  • Basic information about visually impaired youth, including age, gender, height, weight.
  • summary scores of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36)
  • summary scores of of the Medical Outcomes Study Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • The age ranges from 10 to 17 years old, regardless of sex.
  • had no previous experience as an athlete.
  • could follow simple instructions.
  • could walk without assistance.
  • could maintain a regular lifestyle during the experiment.
  • provided informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • The exclusion criterion applied to those who suffered any severe illness or ailment which hinders mobility.

Treatment and study plan

Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise refers to rhythmic and long-lasting exercise with increased heart rate, slight sweating and slight wheezing.

Behavioral

Sessions lasted 60 minutes each and took place three times a week for 12 weeks for each of the study groups.

Primary outcomes

  1. Brockport Physical Fitness Test (BPFT)

    Time frame: One measurement was made from the day of random grouping, and another measurement was made within one week after 12 weeks of exercise intervention.

    BPFT is a physical fitness test for youngsters with disabilities, including a section for youngsters with visual impairments.

Secondary outcomes

  1. 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey

    Time frame: One measurement was made from the day of random grouping, and another measurement was made within one week after 12 weeks of exercise intervention.

    Investigators use 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey to test the quality of life of youngsters with visual impairments. The SF-36 is scored on a scale of 0-100, with higher scores indicating better health.

  2. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

    Time frame: One measurement was made from the day of random grouping, and another measurement was made within one week after 12 weeks of exercise intervention.

    Investigators use Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) to test the sleep quality of youngsters with visual impairments. The total score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ranges from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating worse sleep quality.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Yanyun Zhang

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Tai Chi on Health Fitness and Quality of Life in Youngsters with Visual Impairments: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Jun 10, 2024
Registry last updated
Nov 14, 2024

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