Visual Impairment and Blindness (Excl Colour Blindness)
Conditions
Keywords
Tai Chi, physical fitness, sleep quality, quality of life
Brief summary
Investigators conducted a single-blind, randomized trial of Taijiquan exercise as compared with a control intervention consisting of wellness education and jogging for youngsters with visual impairments. Sessions lasted 60 minutes each and took place three times a week for 12 weeks for each of the study groups. The primary end point was a change in the Brockport Physical Fitness Test (BPFT) at the end of 12 weeks. Secondary end points included summary scores of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)at the end of 12 weeks.
Detailed description
* Brockport Physical Fitness Test (BPFT) for youngsters with visual impairments, including 20-meter lap scores, Body mass index (BMI), Dominant Grip Strength, Curl-Up, Trunk lift, Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach and Shoulder Stretch. * Basic information about visually impaired youth, including age, gender, height, weight. * summary scores of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) * summary scores of of the Medical Outcomes Study Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
Interventions
BEHAVIORALModerate-intensity aerobic exercise refers to rhythmic and long-lasting exercise with increased heart rate, slight sweating and slight wheezing.
Sessions lasted 60 minutes each and took place three times a week for 12 weeks for each of the study groups.
Sponsors
Yanyun Zhang
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
10 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* The age ranges from 10 to 17 years old, regardless of sex. * had no previous experience as an athlete. * could follow simple instructions. * could walk without assistance. * could maintain a regular lifestyle during the experiment. * provided informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* The exclusion criterion applied to those who suffered any severe illness or ailment which hinders mobility.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Brockport Physical Fitness Test (BPFT) | One measurement was made from the day of random grouping, and another measurement was made within one week after 12 weeks of exercise intervention. | BPFT is a physical fitness test for youngsters with disabilities, including a section for youngsters with visual impairments. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey | One measurement was made from the day of random grouping, and another measurement was made within one week after 12 weeks of exercise intervention. | Investigators use 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey to test the quality of life of youngsters with visual impairments. The SF-36 is scored on a scale of 0-100, with higher scores indicating better health. |
| Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) | One measurement was made from the day of random grouping, and another measurement was made within one week after 12 weeks of exercise intervention. | Investigators use Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) to test the sleep quality of youngsters with visual impairments. The total score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ranges from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating worse sleep quality. |
Countries
China
Outcome results
None listed