Effect of the Home-based Digital-assisted Dyadic Tai Chi (HDTC) Training Program on Cardiac Function Among Sedentary Individuals With HF and Care Burden of Their Caregivers: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Launched by THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY · Mar 10, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of May 09, 2025
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying a new program called Home-based Digital-assisted Dyadic Tai Chi (HDTC), which aims to help people with heart failure improve their heart health. The program also focuses on easing the daily challenges faced by caregivers, who support these patients. The researchers want to see if this Tai Chi training can benefit both the heart function of individuals with heart failure and the well-being of their caregivers.
To participate in this study, individuals with heart failure should be between 18 and 75 years old, have been diagnosed with mild to moderate heart failure, and be able to practice Tai Chi on their own. Caregivers must be at least 18 years old, provide daily care for someone with heart failure, and also be able to practice Tai Chi. Participants can expect to learn and practice Tai Chi at home, supported by digital tools. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to discover if this approach can lead to better health outcomes for both patients and their caregivers.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- * HF individuals:
- • aged 18 to 75 years
- • diagnosed with CHF based on the Chinese Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Failure 2024
- • categorized as NYHA class I, II or III
- • 6MWD \>150 meters (mild to moderate HF)
- • stable phase of disease in the past four weeks and capable of independently practice Tai Chi without any musculoskeletal disorders that may impede joint movement
- • sit more than 8 h/d in the past month
- • own a smartphone
- • volunteer to participate and provide informed consent.
- * caregivers:
- • age ≥18 years old
- • primary caregiver at home, who has emotional ties or social obligations with HF individuals and provides daily care
- • able to exercise Tai Chi without help
- • volunteer to participate and provide informed consent.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- * HF individuals:
- • plan to undergo surgery within the next 6 months
- • have severe comorbidities, such as cancer, liver or kidney failure, or diagnosed psychiatric disorders
- • plan to be admitted to a nursing home or other care facilities
- • regularly practice Tai Chi or engaging in other forms of exercise in the past 3 months (at least 3 times per week, at least 20 minutes of regular exercise each time)
- • currently participate in similar or related studies.
- • caregivers: · formal caregivers, such as nurses, will be excluded.
About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a leading institution in applied research and education, dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in various fields, including health sciences. As a clinical trial sponsor, PolyU focuses on conducting rigorous and ethically sound research to enhance understanding of medical interventions and improve patient outcomes. The university leverages its multidisciplinary expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and collaboration with industry partners to facilitate groundbreaking studies that address pressing health challenges. Committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, PolyU aims to translate research findings into practical solutions that benefit society and contribute to the global advancement of healthcare.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Qingdao, Shandong, China
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported