Sports Physical TherapyNCT06696937
Comparative Effects of Tai Chi vs Full Body Vibrator Among Athletic Players
A study testing Tai chi and full body vibrator in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 2 sites in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to find out the Comparative effects of Tai chi and dynamic stretching exercises in reducing stress and insomnia among ameature athletics player's. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 17 to 35 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Tai chi and full body vibrator
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 43 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesPakistan
- Study dates
- 24 Apr 2024to 10 Dec 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 17 to 35 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Female
- 17-35 years age
- Players with 2-3 years of experience in sports
- Minimum sports activity 1 hour 4 times a week
Who cannot join
- Recreational players
- Players with recent injuries in the past 6 months
- Any neurological problem
- Player addicted to any drug or alcohol will be excluded
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Pakistan2 sites
Pakistan Sports Academy
Lahore, Punjab Province, 05450
Pakistan Sports Board
Lahore, Punjab Province, 05450
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects of Tai Chi Vs Full Body Vibrator on Stress, Dynamic Balance, and Co-ordination Among Athletics Players.
The aim of this study is to find out the Comparative effects of Tai chi and dynamic stretching exercises in reducing stress and insomnia among ameature athletics player's.
Read the detailed description
In previous researches, little literature is available regarding comparison of the effectiveness of tai chi on insomnia and static balance among players.There is a dire need to explore the comparative effects of Tai chi and dynamic stretching exercises in reducing stress and insomnia among ameature athletics player's.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Tai chi, full body vibrator
- Keywords
- Tai chi,dynamic balance, Full body vibrator
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Tai chiOther
Tai chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. Tai chi originated as an ancient martial art in China. Over the years, it has become more focused on health promotion and rehabilitation.
full body vibratorOther
Advocates say that as little as 15 minutes a day of whole-body vibration three times a week may aid weight loss, burn fat, improve flexibility, enhance blood flow, reduce muscle soreness after exercise, build strength and decrease the stress hormone cortisol.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Tai chi | Experimental | Tai chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. Tai chi originated as an ancient martial art in China. Over the years, it has become more focused on health promotion and rehabilitation. Receives: Other: Tai chi |
| Full body vibrator | Experimental | Advocates say that as little as 15 minutes a day of whole-body vibration three times a week may aid weight loss, burn fat, improve flexibility, enhance blood flow, reduce muscle soreness after exercise, build strength and decrease the stress hormone cortisol. Receives: Other: full body vibrator |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Modified bass test
The Modified Bass Balance Test is a clinical method for the assessment of functional jump-landing balance performance
Measured: 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Nov 2024
- Study start24 Apr 2024
- Primary completion20 Nov 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion10 Dec 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (8)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Sports Physical TherapyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 43 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Malia younas dr malia younas, pp-dpt, Principal investigator, Riphah International UniversityMishmal ammer Dr mishmal ammer, Dpt, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06696937
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR and AHS/24/0415
- Status last verified
- Nov 2024
- First submitted
- 18 Nov 2024
- Last updated
- 20 Nov 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Coughlan GF, Fullam K, Delahunt E, Gissane C, Caulfield BM. A comparison between performance on selected directions of the star excursion balance test and the Y balance test. J Athl Train. 2012 Jul-Aug;47(4):366-71. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-47.4.03.
PubMed 22889651Nielsen MG, Ornbol E, Vestergaard M, Bech P, Larsen FB, Lasgaard M, Christensen KS. The construct validity of the Perceived Stress Scale. J Psychosom Res. 2016 May;84:22-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2016.03.009. Epub 2016 Mar 16.
PubMed 27095155Bai X, Xiao W, Soh KG, Agudamu, Zhang Y. 12-week concurrent brisk walking and Taijiquan (Tai Chi) improve balance, flexibility, and muscular strength of Chinese older women. PLoS One. 2023 Oct 26;18(10):e0293483. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293483. eCollection 2023.
PubMed 37883372Huang HW, Nicholson N, Thomas S. Impact of Tai Chi Exercise on Balance Disorders: A Systematic Review. Am J Audiol. 2019 Jun 10;28(2):391-404. doi: 10.1044/2018_AJA-18-0115. Epub 2019 May 2.
PubMed 31046404Khuzema A, Brammatha A, Arul Selvan V. Effect of home-based Tai Chi, Yoga or conventional balance exercise on functional balance and mobility among persons with idiopathic Parkinson's disease: An experimental study. Hong Kong Physiother J. 2020 Jun;40(1):39-49. doi: 10.1142/S1013702520500055. Epub 2020 Feb 20.
PubMed 32489239Zhao J, Han W, Tang H. Lower limbs inter-joint coordination and variability during typical Tai Chi movement in older female adults. Front Physiol. 2023 May 2;14:1164923. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1164923. eCollection 2023.
PubMed 37200836Wang C, Schmid CH, Fielding RA, Harvey WF, Reid KF, Price LL, Driban JB, Kalish R, Rones R, McAlindon T. Effect of tai chi versus aerobic exercise for fibromyalgia: comparative effectiveness randomized controlled trial. BMJ. 2018 Mar 21;360:k851. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k851.
PubMed 29563100Maciaszek J, Osinski W. The effects of Tai Chi on body balance in elderly people--a review of studies from the early 21st century. Am J Chin Med. 2010;38(2):219-29. doi: 10.1142/S0192415X10007798.
PubMed 20387220
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Nov 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Tai Chi Vs Full Body Vibrator on Stress, Dynamic Balance, and Co-ordination Among Athletics Players.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06696937
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR and AHS/24/0415
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Tai chi,dynamic balance, Full body vibrator
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 43 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 24 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Nov 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 10 Dec 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Nov 2024 (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.
The aim of this study is to find out the Comparative effects of Tai chi and dynamic stretching exercises in reducing stress and insomnia among ameature athletics player's.
Detailed description
In previous researches, little literature is available regarding comparison of the effectiveness of tai chi on insomnia and static balance among players.There is a dire need to explore the comparative effects of Tai chi and dynamic stretching exercises in reducing stress and insomnia among ameature athletics player's.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Tai chi | Experimental | Other: Tai chiTai chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. Tai chi originated as an ancient martial art in China. Over the years, it has become more focused on health promotion and rehabilitation. |
| Full body vibrator | Experimental | Other: full body vibratorAdvocates say that as little as 15 minutes a day of whole-body vibration three times a week may aid weight loss, burn fat, improve flexibility, enhance blood flow, reduce muscle soreness after exercise, build strength and decrease the stress hormone cortisol. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 17 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Female
- 17-35 years age
- Players with 2-3 years of experience in sports
- Minimum sports activity 1 hour 4 times a week
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Recreational players
- Players with recent injuries in the past 6 months
- Any neurological problem
- Player addicted to any drug or alcohol will be excluded
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tai chiTai chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. Tai chi originated as an ancient martial art in China. Over the years, it has become more focused on health promotion and rehabilitation. | Other | Tai chi |
| full body vibratorAdvocates say that as little as 15 minutes a day of whole-body vibration three times a week may aid weight loss, burn fat, improve flexibility, enhance blood flow, reduce muscle soreness after exercise, build strength and decrease the stress hormone cortisol. | Other | Full body vibrator |
Primary outcome
Modified bass test
Time frame: 6 weeks
The Modified Bass Balance Test is a clinical method for the assessment of functional jump-landing balance performance
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Nov 2024.
- Background: PubMed 22889651Coughlan GF, Fullam K, Delahunt E, Gissane C, Caulfield BM. A comparison between performance on selected directions of the star excursion balance test and the Y balance test. J Athl Train. 2012 Jul-Aug;47(4):366-71. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-47.4.03.
- Background: PubMed 27095155Nielsen MG, Ornbol E, Vestergaard M, Bech P, Larsen FB, Lasgaard M, Christensen KS. The construct validity of the Perceived Stress Scale. J Psychosom Res. 2016 May;84:22-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2016.03.009. Epub 2016 Mar 16.
- Background: PubMed 37883372Bai X, Xiao W, Soh KG, Agudamu, Zhang Y. 12-week concurrent brisk walking and Taijiquan (Tai Chi) improve balance, flexibility, and muscular strength of Chinese older women. PLoS One. 2023 Oct 26;18(10):e0293483. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293483. eCollection 2023.
- Background: PubMed 31046404Huang HW, Nicholson N, Thomas S. Impact of Tai Chi Exercise on Balance Disorders: A Systematic Review. Am J Audiol. 2019 Jun 10;28(2):391-404. doi: 10.1044/2018_AJA-18-0115. Epub 2019 May 2.
- Background: PubMed 32489239Khuzema A, Brammatha A, Arul Selvan V. Effect of home-based Tai Chi, Yoga or conventional balance exercise on functional balance and mobility among persons with idiopathic Parkinson's disease: An experimental study. Hong Kong Physiother J. 2020 Jun;40(1):39-49. doi: 10.1142/S1013702520500055. Epub 2020 Feb 20.
- Background: PubMed 37200836Zhao J, Han W, Tang H. Lower limbs inter-joint coordination and variability during typical Tai Chi movement in older female adults. Front Physiol. 2023 May 2;14:1164923. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1164923. eCollection 2023.
- Background: PubMed 29563100Wang C, Schmid CH, Fielding RA, Harvey WF, Reid KF, Price LL, Driban JB, Kalish R, Rones R, McAlindon T. Effect of tai chi versus aerobic exercise for fibromyalgia: comparative effectiveness randomized controlled trial. BMJ. 2018 Mar 21;360:k851. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k851.
- Background: PubMed 20387220Maciaszek J, Osinski W. The effects of Tai Chi on body balance in elderly people--a review of studies from the early 21st century. Am J Chin Med. 2010;38(2):219-29. doi: 10.1142/S0192415X10007798.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Malia younas dr malia younas, pp-dpt principal investigator
Riphah International University
Mishmal ammer Dr mishmal ammer, Dpt principal investigator
Riphah International University
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Tai chi and full body vibrator in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 2 sites in Pakistan.
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 4 inclusion and 4 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Nov 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Pakistan. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Modified bass test (time frame: 6 weeks). 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 NCT06696937, which also lists 8 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Nov 2024.