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A randomized controlled pilot study of the effects of Baduanjin exercises and regular activities with and without breath coordination on cardiorespiratory and arterial endothelial function in stroke patients

Effects of Baduanjin exercise on cardiopulmonary function and arterial endothelial function in stroke patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500099649
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-03-26
Start date
2025-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-31

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

stroke

Interventions

Baduanjin Exercise Set with Breathing:Exercise group members perform Baduanjin training and daily activities, and there are instructions to cue breathing while doing Baduanjin
Baduanjin exercises that don't work with breathing:There is no instruction to cue the breath in the video playing Baduanjin
Regular training group:Activities of daily living such as stretching arms or legs, bending, and walking

Sponsors

Shandong Second Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
55 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Neurologic deficit-National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS): = 40 points 3. Dystonia-modified Ashworth classification: = grade 3; 5.Age 55-75 (male and female); 6. Stable condition, conscious, vital signs stable; 7. Able to stand alone for about 30 min; 8. Able to understand and carry out simple instructions; 9.Non-smoking and non-alcoholism; 10.History of first stroke.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe speech, visual, hearing impairment or mental retardation; 2.Presence of other serious diseases such as tumors; 3.Presence of other neurological disorders; 4. Experienced in Baduanjin exercise; 5.History of alcohol and drug abuse; 6. Co-existence of serious diseases affecting the heart, liver, kidneys, endocrine system or hematopoietic system; 7. Participation in other clinical trials that may affect the results of this study; 8.Pregnancy or breastfeeding; 9.Presence of other neurological or musculoskeletal disorders where pain worsens with movement; 10.Contraindications to exercise training.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
hemodynamic parameter;Indicators of oxidative stress;Inflammation indicators;Lung Function Indicators;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Flow-mediated dilation;Cardiac Function Indicators;Diaphragm function;balance function;Stand-Up-Walk Timing;National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale;Histological analysis;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYanxia Wang

School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University

wangyanxia6666@sdsmu.edu.cn+86 183 4083 5091

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026