Healthy
Conditions
Keywords
Geriatric, Qi gong, Yoga, Tai chi, Geriatric Assessment
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an 8-week intervention using YiRen Qigong, Tai Chi or Hatha yoga in older adults (age 70 and above) residing at a Gencare senior living facility. Outcome measures completed at the beginning and end of each intervention period will be blood pressure, heart rate, perceived quality of life (PQOL)and a symptoms questionnaire (SF-36), ability and speed of walking 20 feet (for ambulatory participants), and neck and arm range of motion.
Interventions
OTHERYiRen Qi gong
One hour weekly class for 8 week duration
OTHERTai Chi
One hour weekly class for 8 week duration
OTHERHatha yoga
One hour weekly class for 8 week duration
Sponsors
Gencare Incorporated
Bastyr University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
70 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Be a resident of a Gencare Senior Living facility in Granite Falls, Lynnwood, Renton, Ballard and Lake City, WA * Be at least 70 years of age * Be willing to participate in the tai chi, qi gong and/or yoga classes * Willing to complete study-related outcomes assessments
Exclusion criteria
* Not medically able to participate in the mild level of activity involved in the 3 interventions as determined by the resident's physician * Unable to complete study questionnaires or study procedures at screening
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure | End of 8-week class |
| Heart rate | End of 8-week class |
| Quality of life (SF-36 and PQOL) | End of 8-week class |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adverse events | End of 8-week class |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed