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 |
| 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 LocationsPlease 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 |
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