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Study NCT ID:
NCT04690244
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2020-12-30
First Post:
2020-12-21
Brief Title:
The Effect of Tai Chi Chuan in Older Adults
Sponsor:
Lithuanian Sports University
Organization:
Lithuanian Sports University
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effect of Tai Chi Chuan on Cognitive and Motor Functions in Older Adults
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2020-12
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:
30 healthy older participants were enrolled in the study and were randomly classified into two groups In the experimental group n 15 participants received 10-week Tai Chi Chuan practice intervention in the control group n15 participants were asked do not change their living habits in 10 weeks All participants had no practice Tai Chi Chuan before
Detailed Description:
All participants had to proceed with familiarization with cognitive function tests before all measurements and evaluation Study protocol began in the early morning after overnight fasting 107 47 h Firstly participants were asked to lay in the supine position for 15 minutes in rest to measure resting heart rate HR and heart rate variability HRV during the last 10 minutes and blood pressure afterward Subsequently participants completed PSS-10 and HADS questionnaires and then a venous blood sample was taken for BDNF and irisin concentrations measurements Then measurements of cognitive functions and motor learning were performed After baseline assessments participants were randomized to the experimental and control groups The experimental group subjects n15 13 women participated in 10 weeks Tai Chi practice In the control group participants n15 13 women were instructed do not to engage in any additional sports practice All tests and measurements were repeated after 10 weeks in the same order as it was at the beginning of the study
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None