Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Tai Chi on Cognition, I-ADLs, and HRQOL in Older People With MCI
Lead Sponsor:
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The prevalence of older people with cognitive decline is increasing since the aging population is growing substantially worldwide. Cognitive impairment places older adults at high risk for functional ...
Detailed Description
1. Study design \& sample recruitment: This was a quasi-experimental study which adopted the multi-site non-randomized control group pre- and post-test design. By adopting the multi-site design, b...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Chinese people aged 60 years or above;
- Obtained the CMMSE screening score ranging from 19 to 28, which was corrected based on educational level (≥ 18 for illiterate respondents and ≥ 22 for those having received more than two years of education);
- Have ability to perform self-care functions on their own;
- No confirmed diagnosis of dementia, depression or other psychiatric illnesses;
- Not engaged in any structured physical exercise program or Tai Chi practice in the preceding year.
Exclusion
- Had a medical history of chronic alcoholism or brain trauma occurred in previous years; - Regular users of medications that could affect cognition;
- Contraindicated light to moderate physical exercise.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 15 2015
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
160 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03404765
Start Date
December 15 2015
End Date
September 1 2016
Last Update
January 19 2018
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077