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A Structured Qi-gong Program for Hospitalized Older Adults

This study is enrolling participants by invitation only.

First Received: July 22, 2009   No Changes Posted

Sponsor:	Fundacio Institut Catala de l'Envelliment
Information provided by:	Fundacio Institut Catala de l'Envelliment
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00944788

  Purpose

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.

Condition	Intervention
Quality of Life Behavioral Symptoms Patient Compliance	Other: qi-gong

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
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.

Further study details as provided by Fundacio Institut Catala de l'Envelliment:

Primary Outcome Measures: Quality of life [ Time Frame: 4 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:

• Depressive symptoms [ Time Frame: 4 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  
• Adherence [ Time Frame: 4 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  

Estimated Enrollment:	50
Study Start Date:	July 2009
Estimated Study Completion Date:	September 2009
Estimated Primary Completion Date:	September 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Arms	Assigned Interventions
qi-gong: Experimental	Other: qi-gong Physical activity similar to tai-chi
Usual care: No Intervention

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	50 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both

Condition

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

No

Criteria

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)

  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00944788

Locations

Spain

Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili

Barcelona, Spain, 08023

Sponsors and Collaborators

Fundacio Institut Catala de l'Envelliment

Investigators

Principal Investigator:

Marco Inzitari, MD, PhD

Fundació Institut Català de l'Envelliment

 http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00944788

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