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NCT number NCT04862442
Other study ID # 2015-KAEK-47-21-02
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date May 27, 2021
Est. completion date November 17, 2021

Study information

Verified date November 2021
Source Biruni University
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to increase overall physical activity and wellbeing. Our aim is to evaluate the effects of Qigong exercises on endurance, muscle strength, sleep quality, level of anxiety and stress by using two different tele-rehabilitation methods.


Description:

Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior is a serious public health problem which categorized as a pandemic. One of the common risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, known as chronic non-communicable diseases, is physical inactivity. Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to increase overall physical activity and wellbeing. Based on reasons as previously described, our aim is to evaluate the effects of Qigong exercises on endurance, muscle strength, sleep quality, level of anxiety and stress by using two different tele-rehabilitation methods.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 32
Est. completion date November 17, 2021
Est. primary completion date September 1, 2021
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender All
Age group 18 Years to 65 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - • Categorized as "inactive (<600 metabolic equivalent-min/hf)" with respect to International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Ability to read and talk in Turkish - In order to join online sessions, participants should have internet access - All answers of the Physical Activity Preparation Survey should be selected as "No" Exclusion Criteria: - • Lack of cooperation - Uncontrolled hypertension and uncontrolled arrhythmia patience - People with serious neurological and respiratory conditions - Having a pacemaker and/or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty - Stroke, myocardial infarction history - Amputee - People with serious major musculoskeletal problems - Chronic kidney failure - Chronic Liver failure - Hip or knee prosthesis in last five years - Lower extremity injuries in last 6 months - Diabetic ulcer or neuropathy - Pregnant or planning to get pregnant in 1 year - Breastfeeding - Taking sleep pills or taking medicines as part of psychological treatment and/or working on shifts

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Other:
Qigong exercises
Specific Qigong exercises 1- Painting the rainbow 2-Raising the arms 3-Looking at the moon 4- Pushing the waves

Locations

Country Name City State
Turkey Biruni University Istanbul

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Biruni University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form Determines the physical activity level of the participants 8 weeks
Secondary 1 Minute Sit-Stand Test Determines the functional mobility and lower extremity levels 8 weeks
Secondary Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Determines the sleep quality of participants 8 weeks
Secondary Coronavirus Anxiety Index Determines the coronavirus anxiety 8 weeks
Secondary Perceived Stress Index Determines the perceived stress 8 weeks
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