Status:
COMPLETED
Tai Chi as Physical Activity for Women With Morbid Obesity
Lead Sponsor:
Husson University
Conditions:
Morbid Obesity
Eligibility:
FEMALE
21+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study investigated the use of Tai Chi as a feasible form of physical activity for women with morbid obesity utilizing an instructional digital video disc (DVD). Two groups of women with morbid ob...
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study was to investigate an alternative approach to physical activity in people who are morbidly obese to improve their overall health, functional mobility, and quality of life. Al...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Body mass index greater than 40
- Completion of the four square step test in less than 15 seconds.
Exclusion
- History of neurological insult or disease
- Cardiac condition limiting exercise
- Joint pain severely limiting movement
- Major surgery within 6 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 2 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 21 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
17 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04106661
Start Date
September 2 2016
End Date
November 21 2017
Last Update
October 9 2024
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