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NCT Number: NCT01681082

Psychological Effects of Tai Chi Training

The general purpose of this study is to examine the effect of tai chi training on cognitive function in young adults. The investigators will test subjects enrolled in a semester-long tai chi course along with control subjects. The specific aims are to measure duration of practice, cognitive function, physical balance, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) indicators. The investigators primary hypotheses are that, compared to controls, subjects in the tai chi course will show improvements in (1a) spatial working memory and (1b) response inhibition. The investigators secondary hypotheses are that, among the subjects participating in the tai chi course, these cognitive improvements will correlate with (2a) improvements in balance and (2b) duration of tai chi practice, and that, among all participants, (2c) ADHD indications will correlate with cognitive measures.

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Key information

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

18 year–23 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Waisman Center

Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Able to perform balance and cognitive tests

Exclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

Tai Chi training

Behavioral

24 form Yang style Tai Chi. 50 minute sessions, twice weekly.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in working memory

    Time frame: Baseline and 14 weeks

    CANTAB Spatial Working Memory Task: SWM between errors

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in physical balance

    Time frame: Baseline and 14 weeks

    One Legged Stance Test. Time standing on one leg with eyes closed. Average over left and right leg of best of three trials on each side.

  2. Change in impulsivity

    Time frame: Baseline and 14 weeks

    CANTAB Stop Signal Task: reaction time (SSRT).

  3. Change in affective processing

    Time frame: Baseline and 14 weeks

    CANTAB Affective Go/No-Go Task: mean correct latency

  4. Change in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) scale

    Time frame: Baseline and 14 weeks

    World Health Organization adult ADHD self-report scale (ASRS). Scoring of 6 item ASRS screener per Kessler et al. Psychological Medicine (2005) 35:245-256.

  5. Duration of practice

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    Total minutes of tai chi practice including class time.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Sep 7, 2012
Registry last updated
May 11, 2021

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