The Effects of Two Different Types of Tai Chi Exercise Training on Overweight People: A Study on Chinese University Students

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR2200059427

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2022-04-29

Start date

2022-05-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-03-04

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Conditions

Overweight and obesity

Interventions

Group 1 :Bafa Wubu Tai Chi

Group 2:Traditional He-style Tai Chi

Group 3:No intervention, maintain normal life and study

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

18 Years to 22 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18-23 years old; 2. Male college students in their first or second year of university; 3. Informed consent, voluntary participation; 4. 24 <= BMI < 27.9 (China overweight standard).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Regular and long-term Tai Chi athletes; 2. Members of sports associations; 3. Severe cardiovascular disease or musculoskeletal system disease.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Blood Lipid (TC, TG, LDL-C, HDL-C);Body composition (Body weight, BMI, fat percentage, Muscle mass);	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Physical fitness (flexibility, upper and lower body strength, balance, aerobic endurance);	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYantao Niu

Jiaozuo Normal College

niuyantao515@126.com+86 13782718127

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026