SarcopeniaNCT05767710
A Study of the Telerehabiliation Intervention Effect of the Tai Chi Exercise on Elderly With Sarcopenia
A study testing AI telerehabilitation - Tai Chi, general telerehabilitation - Tai Chi and traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi in people with Sarcopenia, run by Northeast Normal University at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
Sarcopenia is an age-related disease characterized by a progressive decrease in skeletal muscle content and loss of muscle function. Tai Chi exercises have been shown to improve skeletal muscle mass in elderly people suffering from sarcopenia. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sarcopenia
- What is being tested?
- AI telerehabilitation - Tai Chi, general telerehabilitation - Tai Chi and traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 225 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 10 Apr 2023to 20 Jul 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 to 75 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients between the ages of 60-75 years; (2) who meet the screening criteria for sarcopenia in Asia established by AWGS 2019; (3) who have a computer at home (4) who can use a computer or was accompanied by family number who can use a computer.
Who cannot join
- participants taking medications that significantly impact musculoskeletal function (2) participants suffering from respiratory failure or other bodily problems; (3) participants with mental disorders or neurological disorders; (4) patients who participate in other training programs on a regular basis.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
China1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Chinese Center of Exercise Epidemiology
Changchun, Jilin, 130024
Guang Yang, PhD, +86 13204470884, yangg100@nenu.edu.cn
Deyu Meng, Master, +86 17808086110, mengdy539@nenu.edu.cn
About this study
Official title: An Alternative Remote Rehabilitation Strategy for the Improvement of Sarcopenia in the Elderly: Tai Chi as an Exercise Form
Sarcopenia is an age-related disease characterized by a progressive decrease in skeletal muscle content and loss of muscle function. Tai Chi exercises have been shown to improve skeletal muscle mass in elderly people suffering from sarcopenia. However, offline interventions are a very labor- and financial-intensive approach. Therefore, researchers designed an artificial intelligence-assisted program and Tai Chi exercise format to investigate whether a remote rehabilitation approach could replace face-to-face interventions
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia
- Being tested
- AI telerehabilitation - Tai Chi, general telerehabilitation - Tai Chi, traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi, AI telerehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing, general telerehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing
- Keywords
- sarcopenia, human pose
- Medical subject headings
- Sarcopenia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
AI telerehabilitation - Tai ChiBehavioural
All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Tai Chi exercise in each session.
general telerehabilitation - Tai ChiBehavioural
All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Tai Chi exercise in each session.
traditional rehabilitation - Tai ChiBehavioural
All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Tai Chi exercise in each session.
AI telerehabilitation - Yi Jin JingBehavioural
All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Yi Jin Jing exercise in each session.
general telerehabilitation - Yi Jin JingBehavioural
All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Yi Jin Jing exercise in each session.
traditional rehabilitation - Yi Jin JingBehavioural
All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Yi Jin Jing exercise in each session.
AI telerehabilitation - Ba Duan JinBehavioural
All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Ba Duan Jin exercise in each session.
general telerehabilitation - Ba Duan JinBehavioural
All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Ba Duan Jin exercise in each session.
traditional rehabilitation - Ba Duan JinBehavioural
All the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Ba Duan Jin exercise in each session.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| AI telerehabilitation - Tai Chi | Experimental | All sessions were conducted online, with participants practicing along with Tai Chi videos while the AI guided the movements throughout the session. A remote rehabilitation program was installed in patients' homes by study team members. Participants who do not know how to use a computer were assisted by their family members. Receives: Behavioral: AI telerehabilitation - Tai Chi |
| general telerehabilitation - Tai Chi | Active comparator | All sessions were conducted in an online format, with participants practicing along with Tai Chi videos while the professional Tai Chi instructors supervised and guided the movements throughout the session. A computer connected to a high-resolution webcam was used to establish real-time remote visual communication between the rehabilitation unit and the patient's home via Tencent conferencing software (Meeting/Tencent). Receives: Behavioral: general telerehabilitation - Tai Chi |
| traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi | Active comparator | All sessions were conducted offline and implemented by professional Tai Chi instructors. The audio from the video used for the other two groups was utilized to assist the practice of participants in traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi group. Receives: Behavioral: traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi |
| AI telerehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing | Experimental | All sessions were conducted online, with participants practicing along with Yi Jin Jing videos while the AI guided the movements throughout the session. A remote rehabilitation program was installed in patients' homes by study team members. Participants who do not know how to use a computer were assisted by their family members. Receives: Behavioral: AI telerehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing |
| general telerehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing | Active comparator | All sessions were conducted in an online format, with participants practicing along with Yi Jin Jing videos while the professional Yi Jin Jing instructors supervised and guided the movements throughout the session. A computer connected to a high-resolution webcam was used to establish real-time remote visual communication between the rehabilitation unit and the patient's home via Tencent conferencing software (Meeting/Tencent). Receives: Behavioral: general telerehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing |
| traditional rehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing | Active comparator | All sessions were conducted offline and implemented by professional Yi Jin Jing instructors. The audio from the video used for the other two groups was utilized to assist the practice of participants in traditional rehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing group. Receives: Behavioral: traditional rehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing |
| AI telerehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin | Experimental | All sessions were conducted online, with participants practicing along with Ba Duan Jin videos while the AI guided the movements throughout the session. A remote rehabilitation program was installed in patients' homes by study team members. Participants who do not know how to use a computer were assisted by their family members. Receives: Behavioral: AI telerehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin |
| general telerehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin | Active comparator | All sessions were conducted in an online format, with participants practicing along with Ba Duan Jin videos while the professional Ba Duan Jin instructors supervised and guided the movements throughout the session. A computer connected to a high-resolution webcam was used to establish real-time remote visual communication between the rehabilitation unit and the patient's home via Tencent conferencing software (Meeting/Tencent). Receives: Behavioral: general telerehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin |
| traditional rehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin | Active comparator | All sessions were conducted offline and implemented by professional Ba Duan Jin instructors. The audio from the video used for the other two groups was utilized to assist the practice of participants in traditional rehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin group. Receives: Behavioral: traditional rehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Using quantitative CT to investigate the change of skeletal muscle area in sarcopenic elderly.
articipants will receive quantitative CT scans before and after the intervention to assess the change from baseline skeletal muscle area at 3 months.
Measured: Month 3
Using a Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer to investigate change of handgrip in sarcopenic elderly.
Participants will receive a handgrip strength test before and after the intervention to assess the change from baseline handgrip strength at 3 months.
Measured: Month 3
Using a bioelectrical impedance body composition analyzer with a multifrequency device to investigate the change of relative skeletal muscle mass index in sarcopenic elderly.
Participants will receive a relative skeletal muscle mass index test before and after the intervention to assess the change from baseline relative skeletal muscle index at 3 months.
Measured: Month 3
Secondary outcomes (2)
Collect participants' self-evaluation of their life state and physical state.
Participants were asked to write a self-assessment report of no more than 500 words before and after the intervention, including physical status and life status.
Measured: Month 3
Collect video of participants throughout the intervention.
The entire intervention process was recorded and video of the entire intervention process was collected from the participants.
Measured: Month 3
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Mar 2023
- Study start10 Apr 2023 (estimated)
- Primary completion10 Jul 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Jul 2023 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for SarcopeniaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 225 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Northeast Normal University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Guang Yang, Prof. Dr., Northeast Normal University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05767710
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CCEE2023
- Status last verified
- Mar 2023
- First submitted
- 2 Mar 2023
- Last updated
- 14 Mar 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
He S, Meng D, Wei M, Guo H, Yang G, Wang Z. Proposal and validation of a new approach in tele-rehabilitation with 3D human posture estimation: a randomized controlled trial in older individuals with sarcopenia. BMC Geriatr. 2024 Jul 8;24(1):586. doi: 10.1186/s12877-024-05188-7.
PubMed 38977995
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Mar 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- An Alternative Remote Rehabilitation Strategy for the Improvement of Sarcopenia in the Elderly: Tai Chi as an Exercise Form
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05767710
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CCEE2023
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia
- Keywords
- sarcopenia, human pose
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 225 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Northeast Normal UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Apr 2023 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 10 Jul 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Jul 2023 (estimated)
- First posted
- 14 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Sarcopenia is an age-related disease characterized by a progressive decrease in skeletal muscle content and loss of muscle function. Tai Chi exercises have been shown to improve skeletal muscle mass in elderly people suffering from sarcopenia. However, offline interventions are a very labor- and financial-intensive approach. Therefore, researchers designed an artificial intelligence-assisted program and Tai Chi exercise format to investigate whether a remote rehabilitation approach could replace face-to-face interventions
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 9
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| AI telerehabilitation - Tai Chi | Experimental | Behavioral: AI telerehabilitation - Tai ChiAll sessions were conducted online, with participants practicing along with Tai Chi videos while the AI guided the movements throughout the session. A remote rehabilitation program was installed in patients' homes by study team members. Participants who do not know how to use a computer were assisted by their family members. |
| general telerehabilitation - Tai Chi | Active comparator | Behavioral: general telerehabilitation - Tai ChiAll sessions were conducted in an online format, with participants practicing along with Tai Chi videos while the professional Tai Chi instructors supervised and guided the movements throughout the session. A computer connected to a high-resolution webcam was used to establish real-time remote visual communication between the rehabilitation unit and the patient's home via Tencent conferencing software (Meeting/Tencent). |
| traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi | Active comparator | Behavioral: traditional rehabilitation - Tai ChiAll sessions were conducted offline and implemented by professional Tai Chi instructors. The audio from the video used for the other two groups was utilized to assist the practice of participants in traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi group. |
| AI telerehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing | Experimental | Behavioral: AI telerehabilitation - Yi Jin JingAll sessions were conducted online, with participants practicing along with Yi Jin Jing videos while the AI guided the movements throughout the session. A remote rehabilitation program was installed in patients' homes by study team members. Participants who do not know how to use a computer were assisted by their family members. |
| general telerehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing | Active comparator | Behavioral: general telerehabilitation - Yi Jin JingAll sessions were conducted in an online format, with participants practicing along with Yi Jin Jing videos while the professional Yi Jin Jing instructors supervised and guided the movements throughout the session. A computer connected to a high-resolution webcam was used to establish real-time remote visual communication between the rehabilitation unit and the patient's home via Tencent conferencing software (Meeting/Tencent). |
| traditional rehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing | Active comparator | Behavioral: traditional rehabilitation - Yi Jin JingAll sessions were conducted offline and implemented by professional Yi Jin Jing instructors. The audio from the video used for the other two groups was utilized to assist the practice of participants in traditional rehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing group. |
| AI telerehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin | Experimental | Behavioral: AI telerehabilitation - Ba Duan JinAll sessions were conducted online, with participants practicing along with Ba Duan Jin videos while the AI guided the movements throughout the session. A remote rehabilitation program was installed in patients' homes by study team members. Participants who do not know how to use a computer were assisted by their family members. |
| general telerehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin | Active comparator | Behavioral: general telerehabilitation - Ba Duan JinAll sessions were conducted in an online format, with participants practicing along with Ba Duan Jin videos while the professional Ba Duan Jin instructors supervised and guided the movements throughout the session. A computer connected to a high-resolution webcam was used to establish real-time remote visual communication between the rehabilitation unit and the patient's home via Tencent conferencing software (Meeting/Tencent). |
| traditional rehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin | Active comparator | Behavioral: traditional rehabilitation - Ba Duan JinAll sessions were conducted offline and implemented by professional Ba Duan Jin instructors. The audio from the video used for the other two groups was utilized to assist the practice of participants in traditional rehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients between the ages of 60-75 years; (2) who meet the screening criteria for sarcopenia in Asia established by AWGS 2019; (3) who have a computer at home (4) who can use a computer or was accompanied by family number who can use a computer.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- participants taking medications that significantly impact musculoskeletal function (2) participants suffering from respiratory failure or other bodily problems; (3) participants with mental disorders or neurological disorders; (4) patients who participate in other training programs on a regular basis.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| AI telerehabilitation - Tai ChiAll the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Tai Chi exercise in each session. | Behavioural | AI telerehabilitation - Tai Chi |
| general telerehabilitation - Tai ChiAll the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Tai Chi exercise in each session. | Behavioural | general telerehabilitation - Tai Chi |
| traditional rehabilitation - Tai ChiAll the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Tai Chi practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Tai Chi exercise in each session. | Behavioural | traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi |
| AI telerehabilitation - Yi Jin JingAll the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Yi Jin Jing exercise in each session. | Behavioural | AI telerehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing |
| general telerehabilitation - Yi Jin JingAll the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Yi Jin Jing exercise in each session. | Behavioural | general telerehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing |
| traditional rehabilitation - Yi Jin JingAll the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Yi Jin Jing practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Yi Jin Jing exercise in each session. | Behavioural | traditional rehabilitation - Yi Jin Jing |
| AI telerehabilitation - Ba Duan JinAll the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Ba Duan Jin exercise in each session. | Behavioural | AI telerehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin |
| general telerehabilitation - Ba Duan JinAll the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Ba Duan Jin exercise in each session. | Behavioural | general telerehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin |
| traditional rehabilitation - Ba Duan JinAll the participants received a three-month intervention which consisted two stage: the first month was the movement learning and consolidation phase, with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week; the last two months were the formal practice phase with 45 minutes of Ba Duan Jin practice per session and three times each week. In the first phase, participants learned four new movements in each session and consolidated these exercises in the next session. After all the movements have been learned, use the remaining time in the first stage to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants performed a complete Ba Duan Jin exercise in each session. | Behavioural | traditional rehabilitation - Ba Duan Jin |
Primary outcome
Using quantitative CT to investigate the change of skeletal muscle area in sarcopenic elderly.
Time frame: Month 3
articipants will receive quantitative CT scans before and after the intervention to assess the change from baseline skeletal muscle area at 3 months.
Using a Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer to investigate change of handgrip in sarcopenic elderly.
Time frame: Month 3
Participants will receive a handgrip strength test before and after the intervention to assess the change from baseline handgrip strength at 3 months.
Using a bioelectrical impedance body composition analyzer with a multifrequency device to investigate the change of relative skeletal muscle mass index in sarcopenic elderly.
Time frame: Month 3
Participants will receive a relative skeletal muscle mass index test before and after the intervention to assess the change from baseline relative skeletal muscle index at 3 months.
2 secondary outcomes
Collect participants' self-evaluation of their life state and physical state.
Time frame: Month 3
Collect video of participants throughout the intervention.
Time frame: Month 3
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Mar 2023.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 38977995He S, Meng D, Wei M, Guo H, Yang G, Wang Z. Proposal and validation of a new approach in tele-rehabilitation with 3D human posture estimation: a randomized controlled trial in older individuals with sarcopenia. BMC Geriatr. 2024 Jul 8;24(1):586. doi: 10.1186/s12877-024-05188-7.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing AI telerehabilitation - Tai Chi, general telerehabilitation - Tai Chi and traditional rehabilitation - Tai Chi in people with Sarcopenia, run by Northeast Normal University at 1 site in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Mar 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
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What does the primary outcome measure?
Using quantitative CT to investigate the change of skeletal muscle area in sarcopenic elderly. (time frame: Month 3). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05767710, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
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