Virtual Tai ji Quan Exercise to Prevent Falls in Older Adults

Description

To examine two different exercise programs in reducing incidence of falls among community-dwelling older adults

Conditions

Accidental Fall

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Study overview

To examine two different exercise programs in reducing incidence of falls among community-dwelling older adults

A Remotely Delivered Tai Ji Quan Intervention to Reduce Incidence of Falls in High Risk Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Virtual Tai ji Quan Exercise to Prevent Falls in Older Adults

Condition
Accidental Fall
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Springfield

Oregon Research Institute, Springfield, Oregon, United States, 97477

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * age between 65 and 90 years and
  • * having had 1 or more falls in the preceding 12 months or having a score ≥12 seconds on the Timed Up\&Go (TUG) test.
  • * showing a diagnosis of dementia or significant cognitive impairment, as indicated by a score of \<24 on the Mini Mental State Evaluation (MMSE, range: 0-30);
  • * being unable to ambulate independently for household distances; (c) having no medical clearance;
  • * having participated in any regular and structured tai ji quan-based or multicomponent exercise programs (≥2 times weekly) in the preceding 6 months;
  • * having any physical condition that would preclude participation in moderate-intensity exercise; and
  • * being unwilling to commit to the duration of the intervention or accept group assignment.

Ages Eligible for Study

65 Years to 90 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Oregon Research Institute,

Study Record Dates

2028-03-31