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NCT Number: NCT07259694

RCT on Traditional Exercise Interventions for Physical and Mental Health in Hearing-Impaired Individuals

This study aims to investigate the effects and underlying mechanisms of traditional exercise interventions on the physical and mental health of individuals with hearing impairments. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted with 90 participants who will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a Tai Chi intervention group, a Baduanjin intervention group, or a control group. The Tai Chi group will receive a 12-week simplified 24-form Tai Chi training program, while the Baduanjin group will undergo standardized Baduanjin training. The control group will participate in regular school physical education classes. This study seeks to evaluate the potential health benefits and mechanisms of traditional exercise programs within the hearing-impaired population.

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Key information

Conditions

Hearing-Impaired Ear Diseases Hearing Disorders Hearing Loss Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sensation Disorders Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 month and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Sports Science

Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Bilateral hearing loss greater than 70 dB.
  • No cognitive impairment and able to understand and comply with study procedures.

Exclusion criteria

  • Neurological disorders affecting balance.
  • Severe cardiovascular diseases.
  • Significant musculoskeletal or joint disorders.
  • Participation in regular exercise training within the past 6 months.

Treatment and study plan

Taichi

Behavioral

Participants in the Tai Chi group will receive a 12-week simplified 21-form Tai Chi training program. The intervention will consist of supervised sessions conducted three times per week, each lasting approximately 60 minutes. Sessions will include a standardized warm-up, instruction and practice of the 21-form Tai Chi routine, and a brief cool-down period. All training will be delivered by certified Tai Chi instructors experienced in working with individuals with visual impairments. Attendance and adherence will be monitored throughout the intervention period.

Baduanjin

Behavioral

Participants in the Baduanjin group will undergo a 12-week standardized Baduanjin training program. The intervention will be delivered three times per week, with each supervised session lasting approximately 60 minutes. Training sessions will include a structured warm-up, guided practice of the standardized Baduanjin routine, and a brief cool-down period. All sessions will be led by qualified instructors with experience working with visually impaired individuals. Participant attendance and adherence will be recorded throughout the intervention period.

Primary outcomes

  1. Modified Romberg Test

    Time frame: Month 3

    Assessment of static balance ability using the modified Romberg test administered before and after the intervention.

  2. Y-Balance Test

    Time frame: Month 3

    Evaluation of dynamic balance and lower-limb functional stability using the Y-Balance test at baseline and post-intervention

  3. 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test

    Time frame: Month 3

    Measurement of lower-limb muscular endurance based on the number of sit-to-stand repetitions completed in 30 seconds

  4. Step Test

    Time frame: Month 3

    Assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness using a standardized step test administered at baseline and post-intervention

  5. Reaction Time Test

    Time frame: Month 3

    Evaluation of psychomotor response speed using a computerized reaction time test before and after the intervention

  6. Self-Rated Depression Scale (SDS)

    Time frame: Month 3

    Assessment of depressive symptoms using the SDS at baseline and post-intervention

  7. Self-Rated Anxiety Scale (SAS)

    Time frame: Month 3

    Evaluation of anxiety symptoms using the SAS before and after the intervention

  8. General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES)

    Time frame: Month 3

    Measurement of perceived self-efficacy using the GSES at baseline and post-intervention.

  9. WHOQOL-BREF

    Time frame: Month 3

    Assessment of quality of life across multiple domains using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire administered before and after the intervention

  10. Resting Heart Rate

    Time frame: Month 3

    Measurement of resting heart rate was assessed in a seated position at baseline and post-intervention

  11. Blood Pressure

    Time frame: Month 3

    Assessment of systolic and diastolic blood pressure using a standardized automated device before and after the intervention

  12. Body Mass Index (BMI)

    Time frame: Month 3

    Calculation of BMI based on measured height and weight before and after the intervention.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northeast Normal University

Other

Collaborators

  • Changchun University

Registry information

Official study title

Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of Traditional Exercise Programs on the Physical and Mental Health of Hearing-Impaired Individuals

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Dec 2, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 2, 2025

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