Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Balance and Quality of Life in the Elderly With Gait Disorder

University of Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Postural Balance; Gait Disorder

Treatments: Other: Tai Chi; Other: Daily activity group

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06046911

Xu Fan

Details and patient eligibility

About

The goal of this intervention study was to test balance ability and quality of life in older adults with gait problems. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can the balance ability of elderly people with gait disorders be improved through Tai Chi intervention? 2. Whether Tai Chi intervention can improve the quality of life of elderly people with gait disorders.

Participants will be divided into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group will undergo 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention, while the control group will maintain daily habits, including simple walking or stretching activities.

Full description

The inclusion criteria for potential participants were as follows:

Age ≥ 60 years old Have mild gait problems Can walk independently No Tai Chi training experience or exercise habits

The exclusion criteria for potential participants were as follows:

Age <60 years old No obvious problems with gait walking with tools Have experience in Tai Chi intervention within three months hearing loss

Outcomes measured: balance, gait, muscle strength, mobility, fall rate, quality of life.

Enrollment: 50 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 60 to 85 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Age ≥ 60 years old Have mild gait problems Can walk independently No Tai Chi training experience or exercise habits

Exclusion criteria

• Age <60 years old No obvious problems with gait walking with tools Have experience in Tai Chi intervention within three months hearing loss

Trial design

Primary purpose: Basic Science

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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50 participants in 2 patient groups

Tai Chi group

Experimental group

Description:

The intervention was 12 weeks of Yang-style Tai Chi, three times a week.

Treatment:

Other: Tai Chi

Daily activity group

Experimental group

Description:

The daily activity group mainly maintained daily activities, such as walking and stretching, three times a week for 12 weeks.

Treatment:

Other: Daily activity group