Effect of tai chi intervention for improving motor skills and executive function in older adults

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20210615051585N6

Enrollment

Registered

2023-04-29

Start date

2023-04-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-05-01

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Conditions

Old age. Age-related physical debility

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: For this group, a series of tai chi exercises will be carried out in smooth pattern. Doing Tai chi exercises in a specific pattern will improve individuals ability

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: male and female of 60 years and above single leg stance score less than 20 seconds

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: color blind individuals bed bound individuals visually impaired individuals

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Motor skills and executive functions. Timepoint: Before intervention and 6 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Time up and go test, stroop test, trail making test.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Balance, activities of daily living. Timepoint: Baseline and after intervention. Method of measurement: Single leg stance test, barthel index.	—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactDr Saima Gul

Shifa Tameer e Millat University

Saimagul.ahs@stmu.edu.pk+92 51 8441751

Outcome results

None listed

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