Baduanjin With Resistance Training Program

Yale University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Osteoporosis; Lumbar Disc Herniation

Treatments: Behavioral: Baduanjin with Resistance Training Program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06853132

2000039398

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to improve symptoms of Lumbar Disc Herniation (LDH) and Osteoporosis (OP) by implementing an evidence-based Baduanjin exercise to reduce pain and increase muscle strength and quality of life in Chinese patients. This study will provide new sights of exercise of elderly patients with LDH and OP for elderly patients.

Full description

Participants in the control group will continue with their conventional post surgery treatment as follows: comprehensive post-operative care and educational handouts that include guidelines for lumbar and back exercises to improve recovery and promote spinal health. In addition, participants will receive three interactive Q&A sessions before discharge (pre-operation, post-operation, and on the day of discharge). During these sessions, patients can discuss their concerns and ask questions about their recovery.

Participants in the experimental group will continue to receive their conventional post surgery treatment in addition to BDJ as follows: Individual session training (admission to week 1 post-surgery), no training week 2, Group session I (week 3 and 4), Group session 2 (week 5-12) and perform independent exercises during which participants will have to keep an exercise diary (week 13-24).

Data collection will be conducted through in-person visits at baseline and Week 1, followed by phone calls at Week 12 and Week 24.

Enrollment: 110 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 45+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Patients diagnosed with LDH and OP based on the chart and clinical diagnostic criteria.
• Age of female patients ≥ 45 years，age of male patients ≥ 50 years.
• Visual analogue scale (VAS) ≥ 3 points.
• Surgical operation will be performed during the 7-day admission period.
• Mandarin speakers.

Exclusion criteria

• Severe primary diseases: ulcerative colitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis, lung cancer, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome or psychosis, depression, anxiety or substance abuse, identified by diagnosis and interview.
• Current engagement in regular physical activity routines over the past 3 months: aerobic exercises for at least 30 minutes, at least 3 times per week.
• Taken drugs within 3 months before enrollment: bisphosphonates, glucocorticoids, calcitonin, anticonvulsant drugs, heparin, etc.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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110 participants in 2 patient groups

Control Group

No Intervention group

Description:

Participants will receive conventional (usual) treatment: continue with their original treatment, medication, and diet habits. After spinal surgery, two nurses trained according to this study protocol will teach participants standard guidance for lumbar and back exercises, which will include exercise suggestions and health education.

BDJ with resistance training

Experimental group

Description:

BDJ exercise combined with resistance training and conventional (usual) treatment in the experimental group. Two nurses will provide training to ensure that participants can perform the movements skillfully and coherently.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Baduanjin with Resistance Training Program