A Structured Qi-gong Program for Hospitalized Older Adults

Quality of Life Clinical Trial

Official title:

Feasibility and Impact on Quality of Life and Depressive Symptoms of a Structured Qi-gong Program for Hospitalized Older Adults. A Pilot Study.

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00944788
• Other study ID #: FICE09071
• Secondary ID: CEEAH_UAB_792H
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• First received: July 22, 2009
• Last updated: June 12, 2013
• Start date: July 2009
• Est. completion date: September 2009

Study information

• Verified date: June 2013
• Source: Fundacio Salut i Envelliment UAB
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: Spain: Comité Ético de Investigación Clínica
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the effects on a number of health outcomes and the feasibility of a structured program of qi-gong, a form of tai-chi which has been previously tested in older populations, in older hospitalized patients. In particular, this pilot study aims to assess changes in quality of life and depressive symptoms after 4 weeks of treatment, with the hypothesis that this intervention will have a positive impact on these two domains, compared to usual care. Adherence will be also monitored in the intervention arm.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 58
• Est. completion date: September 2009
• Est. primary completion date: September 2009
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: Both
• Age group: 50 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• >=50 years old

• Preserved ability to move inside the house (also using walking aids or chair)

• Estimation of at least one month of hospitalization (convalescence or rehabilitation)

• Ability and willing to sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Moderate to severe cognitive impairment (SPMSQ >= 4)

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Behavioral Symptoms
• Patient Compliance
• Quality of Life

Intervention

Other:
• qi-gong
Physical activity similar to tai-chi

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Spain	Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili	Barcelona

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Fundacio Salut i Envelliment UAB

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Spain, 

References & Publications (1)

Rogers CE, Larkey LK, Keller C. A review of clinical trials of tai chi and qigong in older adults. West J Nurs Res. 2009 Mar;31(2):245-79. doi: 10.1177/0193945908327529. Review. — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Quality of life		4 weeks	No
Secondary	Depressive symptoms		4 weeks	No
Secondary	Adherence		4 weeks	No