Effects of Ba Duan Jin Training for Older People

Launched by CENTRAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY · Aug 8, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of a gentle exercise program called Ba Duan Jin, which is a type of Qigong fitness method. This exercise is designed especially for older adults and consists of easy movements that can be done at any fitness level. The goal is to see how this exercise impacts the health and well-being of older people, promoting physical activity as a safe and beneficial option for maintaining health.

To participate in the trial, individuals should be older adults who can communicate and follow simple instructions, and who have enough strength to sit in a wheelchair or on the edge of a bed. However, those with serious health issues, such as severe heart or lung conditions, or those who have not been cleared for exercise by a doctor, are not eligible. Participants in the trial can expect to learn and practice Ba Duan Jin exercises in a supportive environment, which may help improve their physical fitness and overall health. The trial is currently looking for volunteers, so if you or a family member are interested, this could be a valuable opportunity!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • (1) old person able to communicate and follow instructions, (2) stable and with sufficient physical strength: able to maintain at least one sitting position in a wheelchair or on the edge of a bed.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • (1) Difficulty standing or walking and obvious musculoskeletal disease, (2) Diagnosed and recommended by a physician Those who are not suitable for sports activities, (3) serious diseases/unstable conditions, such as severe cardiopulmonary, liver and kidney diseases, severe malignant tumors, severe malnutrition, severe dementia, (4) more than 180 minutes of exercise per week in the past month time, (5) severe arrhythmia, (6) no intention to participate.