An interventional study of Tele Tai Chi Intervention for Persons Aging with Long-Term Mobility Disabilities in Aging and Disability Physical, sponsored by Georgia Institute of Technology. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 60 Years to 80 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-10-17.
Sponsored by Georgia Institute of Technology · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
This study uses videoconferencing to deliver an evidence-based exercise program, Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis, to adults aging with long-term mobility disabilities. In the 8-week Tele Tai Chi intervention, participants will use a tablet or computer to join a small-group, online class (1hr, twice weekly) from home; during each session, participants will exercise as a group along with the pre-recorded video lessons and have the opportunity for social interaction (via video chat) before and after class. The study will examine the effects of the Tele Tai Chi program on physical activity and social connectedness for adults aging with long-term mobility disabilities, a population likely to experience barriers to exercise participation.
This study is part of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technologies to Support Aging-in-Place for People with Long-Term Disabilities (RERC TechSAge). This study uses videoconferencing to translate an evidence-based exercise program for older adults, Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis, from an in-person setting to a remote class and to a different population, adults aging with mobility disabilities. In the 8-week Tele Tai Chi intervention, participants will use a tablet or computer to join a small-group, online class (1hr, twice weekly) from home; during each session, participants will exercise as a group along with the pre-recorded video lessons and have the opportunity for social interaction (via video chat) before and after class. The study will examine the effects of the Tele Tai Chi program on physical activity and social connectedness (primary outcomes), as well as exercise self-efficacy, falls efficacy, depression, quality of life, and pain (secondary outcomes) for adults aging with long-term mobility disabilities, a population likely to experience barriers to in-person exercise participation.
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8-week Tele Tai Chi intervention
Behavioral: Tele Tai Chi Intervention for Persons Aging with Long-Term Mobility Disabilities
• 8-week Tele Tai Chi intervention, participants will use a tablet or computer to join a small-group, online class (1hr, twice weekly) from home; during each session, participants will exercise as a group along with the pre-recorded video lessons and have the opportunity for social interaction (via video chat) before and after class.
Also known as: Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis
Physical activity
Change in physical activity (mode, frequency, duration, intensity) as measured by the leisure activity dimension of the Physical Activity Scale for Persons with Physical Disabilities1, a self-report measure of physical activity (Range 0-98.67; Higher score means greater physical activity. Lower score means less physical activity). Self-report completion of Tai Chi practice (Range 1-4; Higher score indicates greater frequency of practice. Lower score indicates less frequent of practice).
Time frame: Baseline, Week 1-8 of intervention, Post-Intervention (8 week assessment), 1 month follow-up
Social connectedness
Change in perception of social connectedness (loneliness), as measured by the UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS-8)3 (Range 8-32; Higher score indicates a greater degree of loneliness. Lower score reflects a lower degree of loneliness), Social Isolation Questionnaire4 (Social Disconnectedness Scale, Social Isolation Scale, Perceived Social Isolation scale; Range 15-67; Higher score indicates a greater degree of loneliness. Lower score reflects a lower degree of loneliness).
Time frame: Baseline, Post-Intervention (8 week assessment), 1 month follow-up
Exercise Self-Efficacy
Change in confidence in being able to exercise, as measured by the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (ESES) Scale5. A higher score indicates a greater confidence in being able to exercise. A lower score reflects less confidence in being able to exercise. Range (10-40).
Time frame: Baseline, Post-Intervention (8 week assessment), 1 month follow-up
Falls Efficacy
Change in confidence in being able to engage in activities without falling, as measured by the Falls Efficacy Scale6 (Range 10-100; Lower score indicates greater confidence in being able to engage in activities without falling. Higher score reflects less confidence in being able to engage in activities without falling; Total score of greater than 70 indicates that the person has a fear of falling), and a 3-item indicator of fear of falling (adapted from7-8; Range 0-5; Lower score indicates less fear of falling. Higher score reflects greater fear of falling).
Time frame: Baseline, Post-Intervention (8 week assessment), 1 month follow-up
Depression
Change in emotional distress (depression), as measured by the PROMIS Emotional Distress - Depression - Short Form9. Higher score means greater emotional distress. A lower score means less emotional distress. Range (8-40).
Time frame: Baseline, Post-Intervention (8 week assessment), 1 month follow-up
Quality of Life (QOL)
Change in self-reported quality of life, as measured by the Kemp Quality of Life single item scale10. Higher score means higher quality of life. A lower score means lower quality of life. Range (1-7).
Time frame: Baseline, Post-Intervention (8 week assessment), 1 month follow-up
Pain Interference
Change in pain interference, as measured the PROMIS Pain Interference - Short Form11. Higher score means greater pain interference. A lower score means less pain interference. Range (4-20).
Time frame: Baseline, PPost-Intervention (8 week assessment), 1 month follow-up
Technology Acceptance
Change in technology acceptance, as measured the Technology Acceptance Questionnaire (modified12,13,14). Higher score means greater technology acceptance. A lower score means less greater technology acceptance. Range (20-140).
Time frame: Baseline, Post-Intervention (8 week assessment)
Physical Activity Class Satisfaction
Class Satisfaction as measured by the dimensions of mastery experience, teaching, interaction with others, improvement of health and fitness, and relaxation from the Physical Activity Class Satisfaction Questionnaire2, a self-report measure of satisfaction related to exercise classes (Range 22-176); Higher score means greater satisfaction with physical activity class.
Time frame: Post-Intervention (8 week assessment)
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