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NCT04173936 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Community-based Tai Chi, Balance, and Fall Risk
A clinical trial of Fall and Postural Balance, sponsored by University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 405
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04173936: Completed study of Fall and Postural Balance, sponsored by University of North Carolina at Asheville.
NCT04173936 is a study of Fall and Postural Balance that has completed, run by University of North Carolina at Asheville. The registered enrollment target is 405 participants, below the 1,287-participant average among 19 other Fall trials with a reported enrollment target (69% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04173936, a study of Fall and Postural Balance, has completed, sponsored by University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 405 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Aims: Examine the effects of a community Tai Chi program on measures of balance and sensorimotor function. Methods: In a pre-test and post-test design, balance was measured in older adults (N=344; 73.4±7.4 years) with 30-second chair stand, timed-up and go, and 4-stage balance test following a 12-week community-based tai chi intervention. Balance measures and additional sensorimotor measures, including hip abductor electromechanical delay and hip proprioception, were measured in a smaller sample of older adults (n=11; 67.3±3.7 years).
Primary Outcome
The number of times a person can stand up and sit down from a chair in 30 seconds
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL tai chi
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- UNC Asheville - Asheville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 405 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-01-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-06-15 |
What the finished NCT04173936 record still lists
NCT04173936 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 405 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,287-participant average among 19 other Fall trials with a reported enrollment target (69% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Fall appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which tai chi is the first listed.
NCT04173936 reports a single indexed study location in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04173936 about?
NCT04173936 is a clinical study titled "Community-based Tai Chi, Balance, and Fall Risk". Aims: Examine the effects of a community Tai Chi program on measures of balance and sensorimotor function. Methods: In a pre-test and post-test design, balance was measured in older adults (N=344; 73.4±7.4 years) with 30-second chair stand, timed-up and go, and 4-stage balance test following a 12-w...
What is the current status of trial NCT04173936?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 405 participants. The study started on 2014-01-11. Estimated completion is 2017-06-15.
What conditions does trial NCT04173936 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Fall, Postural Balance, Proprioceptive Disorders.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04173936?
The interventions under investigation include: tai chi (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04173936?
This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina at Asheville, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04173936 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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