Active Aging Individuals Aged 60 and Over
Conditions
Brief summary
This project aims to explore the effects and underlying mechanisms of physical activity in promoting active aging among older adults. The researchers conducted two rounds of progressive randomized controlled intervention trials to verify the effects and mechanisms of a multimodal physical activity intervention on active aging from two dimensions: intervention structure and participation mode. In Study 1, with a 12-week intervention period, participants were randomly assigned to three groups: a Tai Chi exercise group, a multimodal exercise group, and a daily activity control group. By comparing between-group differences, the study evaluated the effects of different exercise modalities on physical function and subjective active aging. In Study 2, also with a 12-week intervention period, participants were randomly assigned to two multimodal exercise groups differing in participation mode: an in-person group-based format versus an online individual format. This study examined the moderating effects of different participation modes on both objective and subjective active aging outcomes, while keeping the multimodal physical activity intervention content identical.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALMind-body exercise
Tai Chi, Yoga, and Baduanjin
BEHAVIORALMulticomponent exercise
Tai Chi, Baduanjin, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises
BEHAVIORALOnline-based multicomponent exercise
Tai Chi, Baduanjin, and strength, balance, and flexibility exercises (delivered via live online streaming and video watching)
BEHAVIORALIn-person multicomponent exercise
Tai Chi, Baduanjin, and strength, balance, and flexibility exercises (delivered in an in-person group format)
Sponsors
Yu Wang
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Aged 60 years or above; Capable of engaging in regular physical activities and comprehending basic testing procedures and instructions.
Exclusion criteria
* Severe cardiac, pulmonary, or musculoskeletal disorders; History of neurological or psychiatric conditions that may impair cognitive function (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, major depressive disorder, etc.); Missing three or more scheduled intervention sessions during the study period, or requesting discontinuation of participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Active aging | week0, week6, week12 | It was measured using the Active Aging Questionnaire. |
| General self-efficacy | week0, week6, week12 | It was measured using the General Self-Efficacy Scale. |
| Cognitive function | week0, week6, week12 | Cognitive function was measured using the cognitive subscale of the LEIPAD questionnaire |
| Cognitive function assessed by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) | week0, week6, week12 | Cognitive function was measured using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Height | week0, week6, week12 | — |
| Weight | week0, week6, week12 | — |
| Body fat percentage | week0, week6, week12 | — |
| Vital capacity test | week0, week6, week12 | Physiological parameter |
| 2-minute high-knee marching in place | week0, week6, week12 | — |
| Handgrip strength | week0, week6, week12 | — |
| Sit and reach test | week0, week6, week12 | — |
| 30-second chair stand test | week0, week6, week12 | Physiological parameter |
| One-legged stance with eyes closed tesr | week0, week6, week12 | Physiological parameter |
| Choice reaction time | week0, week6, week12 | — |
Countries
China
Outcome results
None listed