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NCT Number: NCT04862442

Comparison of Qigong Exercises on Two Different Digital Platforms

Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to increase overall physical activity and wellbeing. Our aim is to evaluate the effects of Qigong exercises on endurance, muscle strength, sleep quality, level of anxiety and stress by using two different tele-rehabilitation methods.

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Key information

Conditions

Health Behavior Behavior Motor Activity Sedentary Behavior

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Biruni University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior is a serious public health problem which categorized as a pandemic. One of the common risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, known as chronic non-communicable diseases, is physical inactivity. Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to increase overall physical activity and wellbeing. Based on reasons as previously described, our aim is to evaluate the effects of Qigong exercises on endurance, muscle strength, sleep quality, level of anxiety and stress by using two different tele-rehabilitation methods.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • • Categorized as "inactive (<600 metabolic equivalent-min/hf)" with respect to International Physical Activity Questionnaire
  • Ability to read and talk in Turkish
  • In order to join online sessions, participants should have internet access
  • All answers of the Physical Activity Preparation Survey should be selected as "No"

Exclusion criteria

  • • Lack of cooperation
  • Uncontrolled hypertension and uncontrolled arrhythmia patience
  • People with serious neurological and respiratory conditions
  • Having a pacemaker and/or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
  • Stroke, myocardial infarction history
  • Amputee
  • People with serious major musculoskeletal problems
  • Chronic kidney failure
  • Chronic Liver failure
  • Hip or knee prosthesis in last five years
  • Lower extremity injuries in last 6 months
  • Diabetic ulcer or neuropathy
  • Pregnant or planning to get pregnant in 1 year
  • Breastfeeding
  • Taking sleep pills or taking medicines as part of psychological treatment and/or working on shifts

Treatment and study plan

Qigong exercises

Other

Specific Qigong exercises 1- Painting the rainbow 2-Raising the arms 3-Looking at the moon 4- Pushing the waves

Primary outcomes

  1. International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Determines the physical activity level of the participants

Secondary outcomes

  1. 1 Minute Sit-Stand Test

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Determines the functional mobility and lower extremity levels

  2. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Determines the sleep quality of participants

  3. Coronavirus Anxiety Index

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Determines the coronavirus anxiety

  4. Perceived Stress Index

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Determines the perceived stress

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Biruni University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Qigong Exercises on Two Different Digital Platforms: an Evaluation Project of Technologically Supported Activity

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Apr 28, 2021
Registry last updated
Nov 18, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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