people with cardiovascular risk factors
Conditions
Interventions
Two groups:The tai chi group will receive a tai chi training, which consists of two 60-minute sessions each week for 12 weeks, and self-practice for 30 minutes every day. The walking group will perfor
Sponsors
Health and Medical Research Fund
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Subjects meet at least three but not more than four of the following CVD risk factors that are defined according to the American Heart Association:(3) 1. Males older than 45 years; 2. Females older than 55 years or postmenopausal; 3. Smoker; 4. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) >140 or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) >90 or taking blood pressure medication; 5. Fasting cholesterol level > 6.2 mmol/l 6. Have diabetes or taking medicine to control blood sugar; 7. Physically inactive (get 25 kg/m2or waist circumference > 90 cm (men) or >80 cm (women).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Have developed cardiovascular disease; 2. Suffered from severe sensory or cognitive impairment; 3. Cannot walk independently; 4. Have musculoskeletal disorders or other disabling diseases that may limit the practice of tai chi; 5. Have previous training and practicing tai chi within a year prior to the commencement of the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| body mass index, waist circumference, body fat percentage, fasting blood for cholesterol, triglyceride, and sugar; Perceived stress level measured by PSS-10, and quality of life measured by SF12v2; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactAileen Chan
the Nthersole School of Nursing, CUHK
Outcome results
None listed