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Study NCT ID:
NCT00079664
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2013-10-01
First Post:
2004-03-10
Brief Title:
Comparing Tai Chi Training to a Low-Stress Physical Activity to Enhance Sleep in Older Adults
Sponsor:
Oregon Research Institute
Organization:
Oregon Research Institute
Study Overview
Official Title:
Tai Chi Training and Sleep Enhancement in the Elderly
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2013-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of Tai Chi in comparison to conventional exercise on the quality of sleep among sedentary older adults
Detailed Description:
Elderly individuals often suffer from sleep disturbances Chronic sleep problems can cause significant medical psychological and social disruptions Although many sleep-related studies exist few studies have focused on improving quality of sleep Tai Chi an exercise that incorporates meditation and breathing with whole body movements may improve the quality of sleep and health status of elderly individuals
Participants will be randomly assigned to either a Tai Chi group or a conventional exercise control group Participants in each group will exercise for 60 minutes 3 times per week for 6 months Assessment of sleep quality and health status will be done at study start 3 months 6 months at the end of the study and at a 3-month follow-up visit
Participants will be randomly assigned to either a Tai Chi group or a conventional exercise control group Participants in each group will exercise for 60 minutes 3 times per week for 6 months Assessment of sleep quality and health status will be done at study start 3 months 6 months at the end of the study and at a 3-month follow-up visit
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSIR AT-SO | US NIH GrantContract | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR03MH062327 |
| R03MH062327 | NIH | None | None |