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Project Gnosis: the Neurophysical and Psychosocial Health Outcomes of Tai Chi for Older Adults with Cognitive Concerns or Mild Cognitive Impairment
Led by Ohio University · Updated on 2025-02-17
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
54 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in older adults is linked to muscle loss (sarcopenia) and can lead to dementia, with pain further impacting cognitive and physical performance. Tai Chi, a mind-body exercise, is recommended for managing MCI as it supports cognitive function, mood, and physical health. The investigators' first goal is to characterize the correlation of heart rate variability and cortical activity on cognitive function and the psychosocial correlates of pain interference and social isolation on cognitive function at baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks of Tai Chi). The second goal is to explain the role of sarcopenia and obesity in the relationship between pain interference and cognitive function. The investigators also want to examine the index of the predictive capacity regarding sarcopenia and obesity on cognitive function outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Project Gnosis: the Neurophysical and Psychosocial Health Outcomes of Tai Chi for Older Adults with Cognitive Concerns or Mild Cognitive Impairment
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participants who are 60 years old or older
- Ability to stand independently without an assistive device for at least 20 minutes
- Participants with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or age- and gender-matched healthy controls
- MCI classified by a Montreal Cognitive Assessment score between >18 and 6
You will not qualify if you...
- Significant uncontrolled medication, cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic symptoms
- Symptoms of hypotension or hypoglycemia related to intensive treatment
- Significant uncontrolled sleep apnea or sleep-disordered breathing
- Currently practicing Tai Chi or practiced Tai Chi within the last 6 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, United States, 45701
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Research Team
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Nicholas Karayannis, MPT, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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