Status:

COMPLETED

Three-month Chan-Chung Qigong Improves Physical Function Performance and Quality of Life

Lead Sponsor:

Tri-Service General Hospital

Conditions:

Cognitive Dysfunction

Cognitive Aging

Eligibility:

All Genders

60+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study aimed to evaluate the effect of the three-month Chan-Chung qigong program in improving physical functional performance and quality of life in patients with mild to moderate c...

Detailed Description

This study randomized controlled trial with four repeated measurements was conducted between Apply 2016 and October 2017. Participants in the Qigong group were given a structured program about Chan-Ch...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Participants invited in this study were aged more than 60 years, diagnosed with the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) ≦1, able to communicate, free to stand and walk, and willing to participate this study.

Exclusion

  • The exclusion criteria were as followings: use of hormone drugs, brain trauma, head surgery, vitamin B12 deficiency, decreased memory and judgment due to hypothyroidism or malnutrition with medical contraindications for exercise, and practicing qigong or exercise regularly.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 30 2016

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 30 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

92 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04904991

Start Date

August 30 2016

End Date

December 30 2017

Last Update

May 27 2021

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