Heart Focused Movement Effects on Cardiometabolic Risk

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study is designed as a two-group parallel randomized controlled trial (N=50) to test effects of 8-weeks of Qigong/Tai Chi (QTC) intervention compared to QTC plus HRVB on HRV parameters (primary), and cardiometabolic risk factors and sequelae (secondary) (e.g., BMI, waist circumference/percent body fat, sleep quality, stress, anxiety/depression, emotional regulation, eating behaviors, and cognitive performance).

Clinical Trial Description

Heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) will be investigated as a target to optimize Qigong/Tai Chi (QTC) practices based on the expectation that learning to, and practicing changing heart rate variability (HRV) using HRVB, in addition to QTC, will result in higher levels of HRV and coherence than just the QTC alone. This study is designed as a two-group parallel randomized controlled trial to test effects of QTC compared to QTC plus HRVB on HRV parameters (primary), and cardiometabolic risk factors and sequelae (secondary). Fifty participants will be recruited and randomized to one of these groups and receive daily text prompts for 8 weeks to practice (using video links) Tai Chi Easy for 10-30 minutes (length of practice, the participants' choice). Half of the participants randomized to the HRVB enhancement will also be coached to practice HRVB to achieve coherence in their heart beat rhythms prior to practice (QTC plus HRVB group). Data collection at baseline and post intervention will assess body mass index (BMI, waist circumference/percent body fat, sleep quality, stress, eating behaviors, emotion regulation, mood (depression and anxiety), cognitive performance and changes in HRV parameters (high frequency power and coherence). ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Cardiometabolic Risk Factors

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT05687240
Study type	Interventional
Source	Arizona State University
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Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	December 1, 2020
Completion date	July 31, 2023

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