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NCT00118885 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Shingles: Immune Effects of Tai Chi

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by National Institute on Aging (NIA).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
140
Enrollment target

NCT00118885 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by National Institute on Aging (NIA). The registered enrollment target is 140 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00118885, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by National Institute on Aging (NIA).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
140 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi Chih versus Health Education on shingles immunity in older adults as measured by unstimulated and vaccine-stimulated responses. The secondary goal of the study is to determine the effects of Tai Chi Chih versus Health Education on measures of health functioning, depressive symptoms, and health behaviors in the elderly.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Tai Chi Chih

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 140 participants
Start Date 2001-07
Est. Completion 2004-12
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

131 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00118885

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00118885 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 140 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute on Aging (NIA), which has 131 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Tai Chi Chih is the first listed.

NCT00118885 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00118885 about?

NCT00118885 is a clinical study titled "Shingles: Immune Effects of Tai Chi". The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi Chih versus Health Education on shingles immunity in older adults as measured by unstimulated and vaccine-stimulated responses. The secondary goal of the study is to determine the effects of Tai Chi Chih versus Health Education on measu...

What is the current status of trial NCT00118885?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 140 participants. The study started on 2001-07. Estimated completion is 2004-12.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00118885?

The interventions under investigation include: Tai Chi Chih (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00118885?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute on Aging (NIA), which has 131 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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