An interventional study of Qigong and Fitness exercise in Stroke, sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Status unknown at 1 site in Hong Kong. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2017-01-18.
Sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of qigong practice with fitness exercise on balance, fall-efficacy, physical functions, psychological wellbeing and quality of life of stroke survivors.
Participants: A total of 58 stroke survivors 3 months after the current stroke will be recruited.
Methodology: An assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial will be conducted. Stroke survivors will be included in the study if they meet the inclusion criteria. Selected patients will be randomly allocated into either the experimental group or the control group. Participants allocated in the experimental group will receive qigong training while this qigong training will be replaced by a home fitness exercise in the control group. The experimental and control groups will be required to practice a total of 50 minutes of qigong and fitness training 3 times per week and for 16 weeks respectively. The main outcome measure is balance capacity with Mini-BESTest. The secondary outcomes are fall efficacy, number of falls, postural stability and control, depression, physical functions and quality of life. Assessments will be done at baseline, 8 weeks and 16 weeks follow-ups by blinded assessors.
Data analysis: The results will be analyzed using two-way repeated measures analysis of variance with Statistical Package for Social Science version 21.0. Alpha will be set at 0.05.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Experimental group will receive a total of 50 minutes of qigong training 3 times per week and for 16 weeks.
Other: Qigong
Fitness exercise group will receive home fitness exercise 3 times per week and for 16 weeks.
Other: Fitness exercise
The experimental group will be required to practice a total of 50 minutes of qigong training 3 times per week and for 16 weeks
Also known as: body-mind exercise
Active control group will be required to practice a total of 50 minutes of fitness training 3 times per week and for 16 weeks
Mini-BESTest.
Change from baseline balance capacity at 8 weeks and 16 weeks
Time frame: Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention
Fall Efficacy Scale - International
Change from baseline fall efficacy of the subject at 8 weeks and 16 weeks
Time frame: Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention
Number of falls
Time frame: Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention
Limit of Stability by using Balance Master
Change from baseline postural stability at 8 weeks and 16 weeks
Time frame: Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention
Geriatric Depression Scale
Time frame: Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention
Five Times Sit to Stand Test
Lower extremity strength
Time frame: Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention
Timed Up and Go Test
Change from baseline gait speed at 8 weeks and 16 weeks
Time frame: Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention
Modified Barthel Index
Activities of daily living function
Time frame: Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention
Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale
Time frame: Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention
Sensory Organization Test by using Balance Master
Change from baseline postural control at 8 weeks and 16 weeks
Time frame: Baseline, 8th week and 16th week after intervention
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