Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Qigong, Tai Chi and Yoga Practice in Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Bastyr University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Gencare Incorporated
Conditions:
Healthy
Eligibility:
All Genders
70+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an 8-week intervention using YiRen Qigong, Tai Chi or Hatha yoga in older adults (age 70 and above) residing at a Gencare senior living facility....
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Be a resident of a Gencare Senior Living facility in Granite Falls, Lynnwood, Renton, Ballard and Lake City, WA
- Be at least 70 years of age
- Be willing to participate in the tai chi, qi gong and/or yoga classes
- Willing to complete study-related outcomes assessments
Exclusion
- Not medically able to participate in the mild level of activity involved in the 3 interventions as determined by the resident's physician
- Unable to complete study questionnaires or study procedures at screening
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00710853
Start Date
May 1 2008
End Date
June 1 2009
Last Update
July 13 2009
Active Locations (3)
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1
Gencare-The Village at Granite Falls
Granite Falls, Washington, United States, 98252
2
Gencare-Scriber Gardens
Lynnwood, Washington, United States, 98036
3
Gencare-The Lodge at Eagle Ridge
Renton, Washington, United States, 98055