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NCT Number: NCT01006447

Tai Chi/Qigong Exercise Persistence Among Residents of Senior Housing

This randomized field trial uses a self-report daily exercise log to answer the research question: Does frequency of instruction influence tai chi/qigong home practice exercise persistence among residents of Senior housing?

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Key information

Conditions

Physical Activity Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

D'Youville College, Buffalo, New York, United States

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Resident of Senior housing,
  • Ability to engage in mild exercise
  • Vision sufficient to view TV medium
  • Willingness to engage in tai chi/qigong training and practice.

Exclusion criteria

  • Unable to provide informed consent
  • Unable to attend initial training session

Treatment and study plan

Instructor contact

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

  1. exercise persistence

    Time frame: 3 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. perceived benefits

    Time frame: 3 months

  2. barriers to exercise

    Time frame: 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

D'Youville College

Other

Collaborators

  • Community Health Foundation Western NY
  • People. Inc

Registry information

Official study title

Tai Chi/Qigong Exercise Persistence Among Residents of Senior Housing: a Randomized Field Trial

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2009
First posted
Nov 2, 2009
Registry last updated
Nov 2, 2009

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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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