None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate a 12-week Tai Chi training program as an intervention to add evidence on the therapeutic effect of a non-pharmacological approach in chronic disease management. We hypothesize that QoL, physical function, and mental wellbeing in Tai Chi group is better than the waiting list control group. We hope that the results of our research can be used to inform our knowledge about how to better manage chronic diseases. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this research project.
Interventions
In addition to usual care (e.g., other exercise), participants will receive a Tai Chia training program that is led by a qualified academic at Edith Cowan University. The program involves twelve weeks of group Tai Chi training sessions, with 45 minutes per session twice a week.
The attendance records will be used to monitor adherence to the intervention.
Sponsors
Edith Cowan University
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
(1) adults who are aged 18-65 years, (2) diagnosed with one or more chronic disease, (3) having no physical and mental limitations prohibiting exercise, and (4) willing and able to consent for participation in the trial.
Exclusion criteria
People who are pregnant or with a serious health conditions that incapable of completing 12-week Tai Chi exercise training will be eligible to participate.
Outcome results
None listed