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The Effects of Tai Chi Versus Running on Lower Limb Strength and Balance Ability in University Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Comparative Effectiveness of Tai Chi and Running on Physical and Mental Health in University Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2025001884
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-10-15
Start date
2025-10-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-17

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Conditions

Sedentary-Related Decline Risk in Lower Limb Muscle Strength and Balance Ability

Interventions

Tai Chi Group:Twice-weekly 15-minute practice of 24-style Tai Chi
Running Group:Twice-weekly 2km run

Sponsors

Chengdu Sport University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
17 Years to 24 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Voluntarily participated in this study and signed the informed consent form. Aged between 17 and 24 years. No history of cardiovascular, respiratory, or neuromuscular diseases. No history of major lower limb joint injuries.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with systematic Tai Chi or middle-distance running training experience. Those concurrently participating in other regular physical training programs during the study period. Participants unable to maintain at least twice-weekly attendance for interventions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Functional Lower Limb Strength and Endurance;Static Balance Function;—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Lower Limb Explosive Power;Gastrocnemius Muscular Endurance;Soleus Muscular Endurance;Lower Limb Compound Strength and Stability;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactSunXuchen

Chengdu Sport University

sunxuchen24@qq.com+86 130 5111 2160

Outcome results

None listed

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