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Study NCT ID:
NCT00172679
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2007-09-27
First Post:
2005-09-12
Brief Title:
Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Innate and Adaptive Immune Function
Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Organization:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Study Overview
Official Title:
None
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2004-12
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that has been practiced for many centuries Improvements in cardiorespiratory function balance muscular strength flexibility in older subjects preventing falls in the frail elderly stress reduction and mood state with Tai Chi practices have been well established A potential immune response effect of Tai Chi practice is a frequent claim however this is an under-researched area Therefore in this study the researchers will examine the effects of Tai Chi on innate and adaptive immune function
Detailed Description:
Tai Chi a traditional Chinese martial art that has been practiced for many centuries has only recently gained the interest of researchers in Western countries as an alternative form of exercise Tai Chi combines deep diaphragmatic breathing and relaxation with many fundamental postures that flow imperceptibly and smoothly from one to the other through slow gentle and graceful movements Based on the maximum oxygen consumption VO2max measured during the practice Tai Chi is characterized as a low- to moderate-intensity form of exercise Tai Chi has been applied as a rehabilitation program in patients with heart failure hypertension acute myocardial infarction arthritis and multiple sclerosis Improvements in cardiorespiratory function balance muscular strength flexibility in older subjects preventing falls in the frail elderly stress reduction and mood state with Tai Chi practices have been well established A potential immune response effect of Tai Chi practice is a frequent claim however this is an under-researched area A nonrandomized controlled study of 60 elderly subjects found that the total number of circulating T cells were significantly higher in the Tai Chi group who regularly practiced Tai Chi for 4 or more years than in the untrained group Irwin et al demonstrated that older adults with no previous Tai Chi experience after practicing for 15 wks 1-3 timeswk a nearly 50 increase in varicella zoster virus specific cell-mediated immunity was found Thus in this proposed study we will examine the effects of regular Tai Chi practitioners on innate and adaptive immune function
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None