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NCT Number: NCT07629622

Tai-Chi Chuan and Frenkel Coordination Exercises in Elderly

This study was aimed to investigated the short-term effects of Tai-Chi Chuan (TCC) and Frenkel Coordination Exercises (FCE) on balance, coordination, and kinesiophobia in elderly.

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Key information

Conditions

Aging Problems Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

65 year–74 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Halic Universiy

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Participants were randomly divided into two groups: [Grup 1: TCC (n=15); Grup 2: FCE (n=15)]. Balance was assessed using test Four Square Step Test (FSST), coordination using test Plate Taping Test (PTT), and kinesiophobia using test Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK). Although there were a statistically significant difference in all parameters in both groups (p<0,05), there was significant difference between the groups (p>0,05).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • being between 65-74 years of age;
  • being able to move without the need for an assistive device;
  • having a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24

Exclusion criteria

  • having a serious systemic illness that would limit participation in low-to-moderate intensity exercise,
  • having been involved in any exercise program within the last three months;
  • having suffered a fracture due to balance problems within the six months prior to study.

Treatment and study plan

Tai-Chi Chuan (TCC)

Other

The Tai Chi-10 form, which is easy to learn and apply, was preferred, since our population consisted of elderly. The practice was performed only for participants in Group 1, twice a week for four weeks.

Other names: Exercise (Tai-Chi Chuan)

Frenkel Coordination Exercises (FCE)

Other

The practice was performed only for participants in Group 2, twice a week for four weeks.

Other names: Exercise (Frenkel Coordination Exercises)

Primary outcomes

  1. Four Square Step Test (FSST)

    Time frame: at baseline and at week 4

    Four Square Step Test (FSST), which has undergone validity and reliability studies, was used for balance assessment in elderly

  2. Plate Taping Test (PTT)

    Time frame: at baseline and at week 4

    Plate Taping Test (PTT) was used to assess coordination skills in elderly.

  3. Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK)

    Time frame: at baseline and at week 4

    Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK), for which Turkish validity and reliability studies have been conducted, was used to assess kinesiophobia in elderly. The scale consists of 17 questions that evaluate the level of fear individuals experience regarding movement and exercise, and is scored as a 4-point Likert scale "1 =strongly disagree, 4 = strongly agree". As the total score increases, the level of kinesiophobia also increases simultaneously, indicating that individuals have a higher level of fear of movement

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Halic University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Short-Term Effects of Tai-Chi Chuan and Frenkel Coordination Exercises on Balance, Coordination, and Kinesiophobia in Healthy Elderly: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 5, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 24, 2026

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