Status:
COMPLETED
Comparing Tai Chi Training to a Low-Stress Physical Activity to Enhance Sleep in Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Oregon Research Institute
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Sleep Deprivation
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of Tai Chi, in comparison to conventional exercise, on the quality of sleep among sedentary older adults.
Detailed Description
Elderly individuals often suffer from sleep disturbances. Chronic sleep problems can cause significant medical, psychological, and social disruptions. Although many sleep-related studies exist, few st...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Sedentary, as defined by a lack of regular exercise during the previous 6 months
- Healthy to the degree that participation in exercise testing and an exercise program would not exacerbate any existing disease condition
- Physician's clearance for participation
- Willingness to adhere to the conditions of the study
Exclusion
- Sleep medication or other psychotropic medication during the study
- Current sleep disorder treatment
- Significant cognitive impairment as indicated by a score of 3 on the Pfeiffer Mental Status Questionnaire
- More than 7 alcoholic beverages per week or use of alcohol close to bedtime
- Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day
- Score of 5 or higher in the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire
- Score of 3 or higher on 2 out of 3 sleep items drawn from the Sleep Questionnaire and Assessment of Wakefulness
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2001
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
July 1 2003
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00079664
Start Date
September 1 2001
End Date
July 1 2003
Last Update
October 1 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Oregon Research Institute
Eugene, Oregon, United States, 97403