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"Xuong Tan Lac Than" Exercise for Range of Motion and Muscle Endurance

A study testing "Xuong tan lac than" exercise in people with Healthy and Physical Fitness, run by University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City at 1 site in Vietnam.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the effects of the "Xuong tan lac than" exercise on range of motion and muscle endurance in healthy volunteers. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does practicing the "Xuong tan lac than" exercise improve joint range of motion (cervical spine, lumbar spine, shoulder… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy, Physical Fitness
What is being tested?
"Xuong tan lac than" exercise
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
34 participants
Where
1 siteVietnam
Study dates
15 Jan 2026to 1 Sep 2026
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Aged 18 years or older
  • Voluntarily agree to participate in the study
  • Vital signs within normal limits,

Who cannot join

  • Participants with concomitant internal or surgical medical conditions
  • Refusal to participate in the study at any time
  • Inability to perform or complete the assessment procedures
  • Engaging in vigorous physical activity within 2 days prior to the study participation

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Anh Dao Thi Nguyen, MD, PhD candidate contact

+84 984 530 594

ntanhdao@mp.edu.vn

Vietnam1 site, 1 recruiting
  • University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City - Faculty of Traditional Medicine

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Trong Tuan Vo, Assoc. Prof, MD, PhD, +842838442756 ext. +842838468938, khoayhct@ump.edu.vn

    Anh Dao Thi Nguyen, MD, PhD candidate

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Assessment of Changes in Range of Motion and Muscle Endurance After Practicing the "Xuong Tan Lac Than" Exercise in Healthy Volunteers

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the effects of the "Xuong tan lac than" exercise on range of motion and muscle endurance in healthy volunteers. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Does practicing the "Xuong tan lac than" exercise improve joint range of motion (cervical spine, lumbar spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, and ankle)?
  • Does the exercise improve muscle endurance around these joints?
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Participants will:

  • Perform the "Xuong tan lac than" exercise for 12 weeks (5 days per week, once daily).
  • Be trained to perform the exercise correctly before starting the intervention.
  • Undergo assessments of joint range of motion and muscle endurance at baseline and after 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks.
Read the detailed description

This study aims to evaluate the effects of "Xuong tan lac than" exercise, a traditional exercise in Vietnamese exercise, on joint range of motion and muscle endurance in healthy volunteers.

Reduced joint mobility and decreased muscle endurance are common issues that may affect functional performance and quality of life. Traditional exercise methods are increasingly used to improve musculoskeletal function. However, scientific evidence regarding the effects of specific traditional exercises, including "Xuong tan lac than", remains limited.

This study is designed as a pre-post intervention study. Healthy volunteers will be recruited and assessed at baseline for joint range of motion and muscle endurance. Participants will then be trained to correctly perform the "Xuong tan lac than" exercise:

  • Preparation: Participants stand in a semi-squat position with both hands interlocked and palms facing downward.
  • Step 1 (Warm-up): Participants inhale deeply while raising both arms overhead.
  • Step 2 (Movement): While maintaining inhalation, participants perform alternating lateral trunk movements. The trunk bends to the left with the left leg extended and the right leg slightly flexed, then alternates to the opposite side. Each side is repeated 2 - 6 times.
  • Step 3 (Exhalation): Participants exhale fully while engaging the abdominal muscles and lowering the arms.
  • Step 4 (Rest): Participants return to a normal breathing pattern and the initial position. The sequence is repeated 2 - 6 times.

The intervention consists of practicing the exercise for 12 weeks, 5 days per week, once daily. Each session follows a standardized protocol to ensure consistency among participants.

Assessments will be conducted at baseline and after 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks of intervention. Range of motion will be measured using the Noraxon (Myomotion/MyoResearch) system, which utilizes inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors attached to the body to provide objective and accurate assessment of joint movement. The primary outcomes include changes in joint range of motion (cervical spine, lumbar spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, and ankle) and muscle endurance around these joints.

Being tested
"Xuong tan lac than" exercise
Keywords
Traditional Vietnamese exercise, Xuong tan lac than

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • "Xuong tan lac than" exerciseBehavioural

    The exercise procedure includes the following steps:

    • Preparation: Participants stand in a semi-squat position with both knees slightly flexed. The hands are interlocked in front of the body with the palms facing downward.
    • Step 1 (Warm-up): Participants inhale deeply while slowly raising both arms overhead.
    • Step 2 (Movement): While maintaining continuous inhalation to keep the airway open, participants perform alternating lateral trunk movements. This breathing technique is a key feature of the exercise, allowing sustained air intake to enhance oxygen exchange and support the regulation of internal energy (qi) according to traditional Vietnamese medicine principles. The trunk bends to one side with the corresponding leg extended and the opposite leg slightly flexed, then alternates to the other side. Each side is repeated 2-6 times in a controlled manner.
Study groups in NCT07520071
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Xuong tan lac than exerciseExperimentalParticipants perform the "Xuong tan lac than" exercise once daily, 5 days per week, for 12 weeks following a standardized protocol
Receives: Behavioral: "Xuong tan lac than" exercise

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change from baseline in joint range of motion measured by IMU (Noraxon MyoMotion)

    This outcome evaluates the change from baseline in joint range of motion (ROM) of the cervical spine, lumbar spine, shoulder, wrist, knee, and ankle using the Noraxon MyoMotion IMU system. Each movement will be measured three times, and the average value will be used for analysis

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Change in baseline in nerve conduction parameters (CMAP and NCV)

    Compound muscle action potential (CMAP) amplitude and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) will be assessed using standard electrophysiological techniques. These parameters reflect neuromuscular function and nerve conduction efficiency

    Measured: Baseline and week 12

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Apr 2026
  2. Study start15 Jan 2026
  3. Primary completion1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Sep 2026 (estimated)

Resources

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
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
This is a single-group, pre-post interventional study in which all participants receive the "Xuong tan lac than" exercise. Outcomes are assessed at baseline and at multiple time points during the 12-week intervention to evaluate changes in range of motion and muscle endurance
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
34 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07520071
Sponsor's protocol ID
5366/DHYD-HDDD
Status last verified
Apr 2026
First submitted
31 Mar 2026
Last updated
9 Apr 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Ho Gia Han, Nguyen Thi Anh Dao, Huynh Tan Vu, Bui Tien Thanh. Effects of Dang Chan Ra Xa Nghieng Minh exercise on lumbar spine mobility in students of Traditional Medicine: a survey study. Tap chi Y hoc Viet Nam. 2024;542(9): special issue. (in Vietnamese)

  • Ren Qifeng. Jian shen qi gong: Ba duan jin zhong yi li lun jie shi. General Administration of Sport of China; 2018. (in Chinese)

  • Ren Qifeng. Jian shen qi gong: Ba duan jin zhong yi li lun jie shi. 2018. (in Chinese)

  • Vo Trong Tuan, Pham Huy Hung. Phuong phap duong sinh. Ho Chi Minh City: Vietnam National University Publishing House; 2021. (in Vietnamese)

  • Le Bao Luu, Tang Khanh Huy. Ly luan co ban Y hoc co truyen. Ho Chi Minh City: Vietnam National University Publishing House; 2021. (in Vietnamese)

  • Nguyen DTH, Le TT, Tang HK, Le LB, Lam TC, Le LTH. The Vietnamese version of the Constitution in Chinese Medicine Questionnaire (CCMQ): validity and reliability. Y Hoc TP Ho Chi Minh. 2022;6(2):18-27

  • Wang Q, Zhu YB, Xue HS, Li S. Primary compiling of constitution in Chinese medicine questionnaire. Zhonghua Zhong Yi Yao Za Zhi. 2006;10(3):12-14. (in Chinese)

  • Wang Q. Constitutionology of Chinese Medicine. Beijing: People's Medical Publishing House; 2005. (in Chinese)

  • Beaird G. CE: A Historical Review of Nurse-Physician Bedside Rounding. Am J Nurs. 2019 Apr;119(4):30-38. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000554525.02127.3b.

    PubMed 30896488
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    PubMed 27707500
  • Machado SP, Kuchenbecker R. [University hospitals in Brazil: challenges and future perspectives]. Cien Saude Colet. 2007 Jul-Aug;12(4):871-7. doi: 10.1590/s1413-81232007000400009. Portuguese.

    PubMed 17680146
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    PubMed 19567633
  • Steenkjaer CH, Mencagli RA, Vaeggemose M, Andersen H. Isokinetic strength and degeneration of lower extremity muscles in patients with myotonic dystrophy; an MRI study. Neuromuscul Disord. 2021 Mar;31(3):198-211. doi: 10.1016/j.nmd.2020.12.011. Epub 2020 Dec 28.

    PubMed 33568272
  • Shetty P, Velusamy T, Bhandary YP, Shetty RS, Liu MC, Shetty S. Urokinase expression by tumor suppressor protein p53: a novel role in mRNA turnover. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol. 2008 Sep;39(3):364-72. doi: 10.1165/rcmb.2007-0406OC. Epub 2008 Apr 3.

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  • Gandbhir VN, Cunha B. Goniometer. 2020 Jun 7. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK558985/

    PubMed 32644411

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing "Xuong tan lac than" exercise in people with Healthy and Physical Fitness, run by University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City at 1 site in Vietnam.

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 3 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Apr 2026. 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 Vietnam. 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?

Contact Anh Dao Thi Nguyen, MD, PhD candidate (+84 984 530 594, ntanhdao@mp.edu.vn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change from baseline in joint range of motion measured by IMU (Noraxon MyoMotion) (time frame: Baseline and week 12). 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 NCT07520071, which also lists 21 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 9 Apr 2026.

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